单词 | atmosphere |
释义 | atmosphere/ˈatməsfɪə /noun [usually in singular] 1The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet: part of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere...
Synonyms air, aerosphere, airspace, sky literary the heavens, the firmament, the vault of heaven, the blue, the wide blue yonder, the azure, the ether, the welkin, the empyrean, the upper regions, the sphere 1.1The air in any particular place: these beetles breed best in a damp atmosphere...
1.2 (abbreviation atm) Physics A unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, 101,325 pascals.Furthermore, our measurements of 10 atm of adhesion pressure strongly contradict the suction hypothesis....
2The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work: the hotel has won commendations for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere...
Synonyms ambience, aura, climate, air, mood, feel, feeling, character, tone, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, aspect, element, undercurrent, flavour, colour, colouring, look, impression, suggestion, emanation; environment, milieu, medium, background, backdrop, setting, context; surroundings, environs, conditions, circumstances, vibrations informal vibe, vibes rare subcurrent 2.1 [mass noun] A pleasurable and interesting mood: a superb restaurant, full of atmosphere...
OriginMid 17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos 'vapour' + sphaira 'ball, globe'.
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