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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 527 COCA: 370

air

1 air /ˈeɚ/ noun
plural airs
1 air
/ˈeɚ/
noun
plural airs
Learner's definition of AIR
[noncount]
: the invisible mixture of gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the Earth and that people and animals breathe空气
see also a breath of fresh air at breath
: the space or sky that is filled with air天空,空中
[noncount] : methods of travel that involve flying飞行;航空
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
[singular] : a quality that a person or thing has神态;样子;印象
often + of
[count] old-fashioned : a song or tune歌曲;曲调
[noncount] US : air-conditioning

clear the air

: to talk about problems, feelings, etc., in order to reach agreement or understanding消除误会;澄清事实

floating on air

or walking on air
: feeling very happy欣喜若狂;得意扬扬

give yourself airs

or put on airs
: to act in a way that shows you think you are better than other people摆架子;态度傲慢
◊ In British English, the phrase airs and graces describes an overly superior or proud way of behaving.自以为是;傲慢无礼

hang in the air

see hang in at 1hang

in the air

: felt or sensed by many people被意识到,被感觉到
: expected to happen soon即将发生

nose in the air

see 1nose

off the air

of a radio or television station, program, etc.
: not being broadcast(电台、电视台、节目等)停播

on the air

of a radio or television station, program, etc. also on air
: being broadcast(电台、电视台、节目等)正在广播,正在播出

up in the air

: not yet settled or decided(计划或问题等)悬而未定

— airless

/ˈeɚləs/ adjective
2 air /ˈeɚ/ verb
airs; aired; airing
2 air
/ˈeɚ/
verb
airs; aired; airing
Learner's definition of AIR
: to place something in an open area where there is a lot of moving air to make it cool, dry, or clean晾(衣物)
[+ object]
[no object]
: to allow air from the outside to enter something (such as a room) so that it becomes fresher or cleaner(使)透风,通风
[+ object]
usually + out in U.S. English在美国英语中通常与out连用
[no object]
usually + out in U.S. English在美国英语中通常与out连用
[+ object] : to make (something) known in public : to state (something) publicly公开表达
: to broadcast something on radio or television(广播、电视)播放,播出
[+ object]
[no object]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 527 COCA: 370

air

1 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
a
: the mixture of invisible odorless tasteless gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the earth
also : the equivalent mix of gases on another planet
… the thin, frigid air of Mars. Stefano S. Coledan
b
: a light breeze
c
archaic : breath
2
a(1)
: aircraft
traveling by air
(2)
: aviation
air safety
air rights
(3)
: air force
air headquarters
b(1)
: the medium of transmission of radio waves
also : radio, television
went on the air
(2)
3
a
: outward appearance of a thing
an air of luxury
b
: a surrounding or pervading influence : atmosphere
an air of mystery
c
: the look, appearance, or bearing of a person especially as expressive of some personal quality or emotion : demeanor
an air of dignity
d
: an artificial or affected manner
put on airs
4
a
: nothingness
usually used in the phrases into thin air and out of thin air
vanished/disappeared into thin air… nor did any of them seem to have noticed that six people had just melted into thin air in front of them. J. K. Rowling… jobs can't just be created out of thin air.The Wall Street Journal
b
: empty space
c
old-fashioned : a sudden severance of relations
She gave me the air.
5
[probably translation of Italian aria]
a
: tune, melody
a lilting air
b
: the chief voice part or melody in choral music
c
Elizabethan and Jacobean music : an accompanied song or melody in usually strophic form
6
: an air-conditioning system
a house with central air
7
: public utterance
He gave air to his opinion.
8
: a football offense utilizing primarily the forward pass
Trailing by 20 points, the team took to the air.
9
: the height achieved in performing an aerial maneuver
a snowboarder catching big air
also : the maneuver itself
10
airless adjective
airlessness noun

air

2 of 2

verb

aired; airing; airs

transitive verb

1
: to expose to the air for drying, purifying, or refreshing : ventilate
often used with out
He opened the windows to air out the room.
2
: to expose to public view or bring to public notice
aired their complaints
3
: to transmit by radio or television
air a program

intransitive verb

1
: to become exposed to the open air
The blankets were left outside to air.
2
: to become broadcast
a program that airs daily
Phrases
in the air
: being felt or expressed by many people : in wide circulation
There was a sense of anticipation in the air.
up in the air
: not yet settled
a question that's still up in the air
Choose the Right Synonym for air

Noun

pose, air, airs, affectation, mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving.

pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

Verb

express, vent, utter, voice, broach, air mean to make known what one thinks or feels.

express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Example Sentences

Noun These laws are meant to produce cleaner air. A delicious smell filled the air. I like to dine outdoors in the open air. He can't breathe! Everybody move back and give him some air! High in the mountains the air is thin and it can be hard to breathe. He pumped air into the bicycle tire. The city is wonderful seen from the air. the fish of the sea and the birds of the air The balloon rose up into the air and then floated through the air. There has been heavy fighting on the ground and in the air. Verb The blankets were left outside to air. She opened the windows to air the room. The company had a meeting so that employees could air their complaints. The interview will be aired tomorrow. The interview will air tomorrow. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The air was dry, the sounds a little muffled, the water glasses a little too luke-warm. Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Airlines and airports operating in London have been working with the Royal Palace, the Department for Transport and the U.K.’s air-traffic controller to coordinate plans to limit disruption during the national period of mourning. WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The fire is one of many burning across the West that are choking the air with smoke. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Areas of assessment identified by the facilities study included heating, roofing, electrical, ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing and fixtures, structure walls and chimneys, overall site conditions, technology and windows. John Benson, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 The crisis marked the coming-of-age for a technology first developed in the mid-19th century: the heat pump, which transfers heat from the ground, water, and air into buildings. David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 This water bath technique (bain-marie in French) allows the custard to cook evenly without any cracks and keeps the oven's air moist. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Hallway sinks, ubiquitous hand sanitizers, touchless doors and air purification systems stand ready to quash germs, while masks remain optional. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 There’s a general air of euphoria, and the conversation seems to be going at a million miles an hour. WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022
Verb
The special will air on Lifetime in advance of Variety’s Power of Women: Los Angeles event on Sept. 28. William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 ShopLC, a second home shopping channel, will air on Channel 4.7. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Additionally, at least two regular season tournament games will air on ESPN networks and two other games will be on CBS Sports Network. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards show will air tonight, highlighting and celebrating the best shows on TV and streaming platforms. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 For an exclusive preshow scoop featuring interviews and celebrity look close-ups, the event's live red-carpet action—led by four-time Emmy nominee Laverne Cox—will air on the E! Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 Sunday afternoon games typically air on CBS and Fox. Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The series—executive-produced by Ava DuVernay—will air its final season this year. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 The Saturday afternoon game in Boston will air on ABC, followed by Sunday afternoon’s tilt at LCA on TNT. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin aer, from Greek aēr air

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of air was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 527 COCA: 370
air

noun¹

1gas/space氣體;空間ADJECTIVE | ... OF AIR | VERB + AIR | AIR + VERB | AIR + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEhot, warm熱空氣;溫暖的空氣chill, cold, cool, crisp冷空氣;寒冷的空氣;涼爽的空氣;清爽的空氣clean, clear, fresh, pure清潔的/清新的/新鮮的/純淨的空氣There are regulatory requirements for clean air and water.對清潔的空氣和水有監管要求。We need some fresh air in this stuffy room!在這個憋悶的房間裏我們需要一些新鮮空氣!sweet香甜的氣味The air was sweet with incense.空氣中瀰漫着熏香的香甜氣味。foul, foul-smelling, polluted, stale難聞的氣味;受污染的空氣;不新鮮的空氣the polluted air of our cities我們城市被污染的空氣the musty smell of stale air不新鮮空氣的霉味damp, humid, moist潮濕的空氣;濕潤的空氣dry乾燥的空氣still不流通的空氣Nothing moved in the still air.空氣凝滯,一切都紋絲不動。thin稀薄的空氣It's difficult carrying such heavy loads in the thin air of the mountains.山裏空氣稀薄,帶着這麼重的東西非常吃力。thick⋯濃的空氣The air was thick with cigarette smoke.空氣中滿是香煙的煙霧。compressed壓縮的空氣They have developed an engine powered by compressed air.他們研製出一種用壓縮空氣作動力的發動機。country, mountain, sea鄉村的/山裏的/海邊的空氣evening, morning, night傍晚的/早晨的/夜晚的空氣Music filled the night air.夜晚的空氣中瀰漫着音樂聲。... OF AIRblast, gust, rush一陣強烈的氣流We felt a blast of cold air as she opened the door.她一開門,我們就感到一陣冷風吹來。current一股氣流warm currents of air一股股暖氣流breath一口氣He drew in another breath of air.他又吸了一口氣。VERB + AIRbreathe吸氣Land crabs breathe air and cannot swim.地蟹會呼吸空氣,但不會游泳。breathe in, gulp in, inhale, suck in吸氣;大口吸氣She gulped in the fresh mountain air.她大口呼吸山裏的新鮮空氣。I sat for a moment, inhaling the fresh forest air.我坐了一會兒,呼吸着林中的新鮮空氣。fight for, gasp for氣喘吁吁;上氣不接下氣She was gasping for air as she ran out of the burning house.她從着火的房子中逃出來時上氣不接下氣。smell, sniff聞氣味;嗅氣味The dog stretched and sniffed the air.這隻狗伸了伸腿,嗅了嗅氣味。fill, hang in空氣中充滿⋯氣味;空氣中飄散着⋯氣味The tang of some wild herb hung in the air.空氣中散發着濃烈的野生草藥的氣味。blow吹氣pollute污染空氣clear (figurative) 消除誤會The argument helped to clear the air between them.這次爭論有助於消除他們之間的誤會。punch揮拳頭He punched the air in triumph.他高興地揮了揮拳頭。pierce刺透天空Suddenly a scream pierced the air.突然,一聲尖叫直刺雲天。AIR + VERBblow, circulate, flow, rise, rush, waft空氣吹來/循環/流動/升騰/迅速流動/飄盪The cool night air wafted in through the open windows.涼爽的晚風從敞開的窗戶飄了進來。AIR + NOUNpollution空氣污染quality空氣質量equipment to monitor air quality監測空氣質量的儀器pressure氣壓current氣流temperature氣溫conditioning空氣調節conditioner空調PREPOSITIONin the air, into the air在空中;進入空中I kicked the ball high into the air.我把球踢到高空。through the air穿過天空Spicy smells wafted through the air.空中飄來陣陣辛辣的氣味。PHRASESin the open air (= outside) 露天The market is held in the open air.集市設在戶外。
air

noun²

2for planes飛機AIR + NOUN | PREPOSITION AIR + NOUNtravel航空旅行fare飛機票價traffic空中交通We are cleared by Air Traffic Control to taxi and take off.我們的空中交通管制解除,可以滑行和起飛。crash, disaster飛機失事;空難attack, defence/defense, raid, strike空襲;防空Three buildings were bombed last night in an air strike on the city.昨晚市內 3 棟建築在空襲中被炸。PREPOSITIONby air (= by plane) 乘飛機It only takes three hours by air.乘飛機只需 3 個小時。from the air從空中The hideout is clearly visible from the air.那個藏身地從空中清晰可見。
air

noun³

3impression印象VERB + AIR | PREPOSITION VERB + AIRhave, retain有⋯的神態;保持⋯的風度You have an air of authority.你看上去很權威。add, bring, give (sth)增加⋯氣氛;帶來⋯氣氛;給(某物)增添⋯氣氛A stone balcony gives the building an air of elegance.石陽台給這棟建築增添了幾分雅致。lend增添⋯氣氛PREPOSITIONwith an/the air帶有⋯的感覺He leaned over to Melissa with an air of confidentiality.他向梅利莎湊過身去,顯出很機密的樣子。air of⋯的樣子He had an air of mystery about him.他顯出很神秘的樣子。
air

verb

ADVERBin public, openly, publicly公開提出;當眾表示The issues were openly aired and discussed by the group.這些問題被公開提出並在小組進行了討論。

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