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- pronunciation:
- eIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- into thin air, off the air, on the air, up in the air
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth. Air is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases, and has no taste, odor, or color.
空气
Smoke from the factories is polluting the air.工厂的烟雾正污染着空气。- similar words:
- atmosphere, gas, oxygen, ozone, stratosphere
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| definition 2: |
all that is above the ground; sky.
天空
The kite flew high up in the air.风筝在天空中高高地飞起。- synonyms:
- heaven, sky
- similar words:
- atmosphere, ether, stratosphere
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| definition 3: |
movement of the atmosphere; breeze or wind.
风
We enjoyed the cool air coming in through the window.我们享受从窗户吹进来的凉爽空气。- synonyms:
- wind
- similar words:
- breath, breeze, current, draft
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| definition 4: |
the way a thing or person appears to be.
气氛
The magician had an air of mystery.魔术师有一种神秘的气氛。- synonyms:
- atmosphere, character
- similar words:
- appearance, aspect, bearing, climate, feel, impression, manner, spirit, style, tone
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| related words: |
face, look, pose, wind |
| phrase: |
into thin air, on the air, up in the air |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
airs, airing, aired |
| definition 1: |
to open to the air or put outdoors.
使通风
We aired out the house on the first warm day.我们在第一个温暖的天气里，给房子通通风。- similar words:
- fan
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| definition 2: |
to speak about, usually in public.
公开地谈论
He aired his problems.他公开谈论他的问题。- similar words:
- broadcast, display, present, vent
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| related words: |
disclose, discuss, talk |
| phrase: |
off the air |
The words air, ere, and heir sound alike, but each has a different meaning.
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broader category including air |
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gas |
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parts of the body associated with air |
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lungs, mouth, nose, trachea, windpipe |
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relating to lack of air air |
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choke, deflate, smother, suffocate |
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some actions involving air |
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blow, breathe, burp, choke, cough, exhale, gasp, inhale, puff, pump, sneeze, sniff, snort, whistle |
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some components of air |
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carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen |
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some descriptions of air |
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clear, damp, foggy, fresh, humid, misty, steamy, stuffy |
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some instruments that measure air |
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barometer, thermometer |
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some sounds of air |
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swish, whoosh |
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some things that use air |
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accordion, air bag, bagpipe, bellows, carburetor, duct, fan, flue, harmonica, Jacuzzi, kite, organ, pipe, pump, tire, vacuum, whistle, wind instrument |
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