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单词 air
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air1/eə/ noun

the mixture of invisible odourless tasteless gases, mainly nitrogen and oxygen, that surrounds the earth

a light breeze

one of the four elements of the alchemists, the others being earth, fire, and water

empty unconfined space

in the open air

aircraft

I'll go by air

aviation

air safety

the supposed medium of transmission of radio waves

the appearance or bearing of a person; demeanour

an air of dignity

(in pl) an artificial or affected manner; haughtiness

to put on airs

airs and graces

a surrounding or pervading atmosphere or impression

an air of mystery

a tune or melody

a light breeze

(used before a noun) involving aircraft or aviation

in the air

being generally spread round or hinted at

rumours in the air

off (the) air

not or no longer broadcasting on radio or television

on (the) air

broadcasting on radio or television

take the air

to go out of doors for a walk

up in the air

not yet settled; uncertain

walk on air

to be filled with elation

[Middle English via Old French and Latin from Greek aēr; (sense 6) prob translation of Italian aria, from Latin aer]

air2verb trans

to expose (something) to the open air for freshening, drying, etc; to ventilate (something)

air a room

to expose (something) to warmth so as to remove dampness

Air the sheets round the fire

to expose (something, e.g. an opinion) to public view or bring it to public notice

airing their grievances

to broadcast (a radio or television programme)

verb intrans

to become exposed to the open air or to warmth for freshening, drying etc

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