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air/ɛə/ n. & v.●n. 1 an invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen 气，空气 2a the earth's atmosphere 大气，大气层 b the free or unconfined space in the atmosphere 空中，空间 birds of the air 空中的鸟; in the open air 在露天里 c the atmosphere as a place where aircraft operate or as a medium for transmitting radio waves (作为飞机飞行或电波传送载体的)天空，空中 3a a distinctive impression or characteristic 架势，样子 an air of absurdity 很荒诞的样子 b one's manner or bearing, esp. a confident one (尤指自信的)态度，姿态 with a triumphant air 带着胜利的表情; does things with an air 很有信心地做事 c (esp. in pl. 尤用复数) an affected manner; pretentiousness 假装，自命不凡 gave himself airs 装模作样 4 Mus. a tune or melody; a melodious composition 【音】曲调；旋律 5 a breeze or light wind 微风，轻风 ●v. tr. 1 Brit. warm (washed laundry) to remove damp, esp. at a fire or in a heated cupboard [英]晾晒；烘干(尤指将洗净的衣物放在火边或加热柜中) 2 expose (a room etc.) to the open air; ventilate 使(房间等)空气流通；通风 3 express publicly (an opinion, grievance, etc.) 发表，公开(意见、冤情等) 4 parade; show ostentatiously (esp. qualities) 显示，展示(品质等) 5 refl. go out in the fresh air 到户外，到户外空气新鲜的地方 □ airs and graces affected elegance designed to attract or impress 装模作样以吸引他人 □ by air by aircraft; in an aircraft 乘飞机，空中旅行 □ in the air (of opinions or feelings) prevalent; gaining currency (看法、观念等)普遍的，流行的 □ on (or off) the air in (or not in) the process of broadcasting 正在(或停止)广播 □ take the air go out of doors 到户外去 □ tread (or walk) on air feel elated 洋洋得意 □ up in the air (of projects etc.) uncertain; not decided (工程项目等)尚不确定的，未定的 [Middle English via French and Latin from Greek aēr] |