英语词汇“airs”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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airs /ɛəz/ pl n

affected manners intended to impress others (esp in the phrases give oneself airs, put on airs)

air¹ n.

Physics[uncountable* often: the + ~] the mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
a light breeze:[uncountable]The air stirred.
overhead space;
sky:[uncountable* often: the + ~]The kite rose high in the air.
general character or appearance;
aura:[countable* singular]had an air of mystery about him.
airs, [plural] an affected or haughty manner:Stop putting on airs.
Music and Dance[countable] a tune;
melody: humming a simple air.
[uncountable] aircraft as a means of transportation: to ship by air.
Informal Terms Informal. an air-conditioning system:[uncountable]a car equipped with air and a cassette player.

to expose to the air;
ventilate: [~ (+ out) + object]to air (out) a room.[~ + object (+ out)]Let's air the room (out).[no object* (~ + out)]Let the room air (out).
to bring to public notice;
display:[~ + object]to air one's opinions.
Show Business, Radio and Televisionto broadcast or televise;
to be broadcast or televised: [~ + object]aired the program during prime time.[no object]The program airs in prime time.

adj.

operating by air pressure or by acting upon air:an air pump.
of or relating to aircraft or to aviation:air traffic control.

Idioms

Idioms clear the air, to get rid of or eliminate misunderstandings:decided to discuss their differences and clear the air.

Idioms in the air, being talked about:An interesting rumor is in the air.

Idioms off the air, not broadcasting or being broadcast:Suddenly the station went off the air.

Idioms on the air, broadcasting or being broadcast:The President is on the air tonight.

Idioms up in the air, not decided;
unsettled:Their plans are still up in the air.

Idioms walk on air, to feel very happy or elated.

air•less, adj.
air•less•ness, n. [uncountable]

air¹ n.

a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
a stir in the atmosphere;
a light breeze.
overhead space;
sky:The planes filled the air.
circulation;
publication;
publicity:to give air to one's theories.
the general character or complexion of anything;
appearance:His early work had an air of freshness and originality.
the peculiar look, appearance, and bearing of a person:There is an air of mystery about him.
airs, affected or unnatural manner;
manifestation of pride or vanity;
assumed haughtiness:He acquired airs that were insufferable to his friends.
Music and Dance
- a tune;
  melody.
- the soprano or treble part.
- an aria.
- Also, ayre. an Elizabethan art song.
aircraft as a means of transportation:to arrive by air; to ship goods by air.
Informal Termsair conditioning or an air-conditioning system:The price includes tires, radio, and air.
[Radio.]the medium through which radio waves are transmitted.
[Archaic.]breath.
clear the air, to eliminate dissension, ambiguity, or tension from a discussion, situation, etc.:The staff meeting was intended to help clear the air.
Informal Terms get the air:
- to be rejected, as by a lover.
- to be dismissed, as by an employer:He had worked only a few days when he got the air.
Informal Terms give (someone) the air:
- to reject, as a lover:He was bitter because she gave him the air.
- to dismiss, as an employee.
in the air, in circulation;
current:There's a rumor in the air that we're moving to a new location.
into thin air, completely out of sight or reach:He vanished into thin air.
off the air:
- Show Businessnot broadcasting:The station goes off the air at midnight.
- Show Businessnot broadcast;
  out of operation as a broadcast:The program went off the air years ago.
- (of a computer) not in operation.
on the air:
- Show Businessin the act of broadcasting;
  being broadcast:The program will be going on the air in a few seconds.
- (of a computer) in operation.
put on airs, to assume an affected or haughty manner:As their fortune increased, they began to put on airs.
take the air:
- to go out-of-doors;
  take a short walk or ride.
- Slang Termsto leave, esp. hurriedly.
- to begin broadcasting.
up in the air:
- Also, in the air. undecided or unsettled:The contract is still up in the air.
- Informal Termsangry;
  perturbed:There is no need to get up in the air over a simple mistake.
walk or tread on air, to feel very happy;
be elated.

v.t.

to expose to the air;
give access to the open air;
ventilate (often fol. by out):We air the bedrooms every day.
to expose ostentatiously;
bring to public notice;
display:to air one's opinions; to air one's theories.
Show Businessto broadcast or televise.

v.i.

to be exposed to the open air (often fol. by out):Open the window and let the room air out.
to be broadcast or televised.

adj.

operating by means of air pressure or by acting upon air:an air drill; an air pump.
of or pertaining to aircraft or to aviation:air industry.
taking place in the air;
aerial:air war.

Italian aria aria
Latin ager field (compare acre) and ārea threshing floor, clearing, area; and with (for def. 7) French air
Greek āer- (stem of āé̄r) the lower atmosphere; conflated with (esp. for defs. 4 and 5) French air, Old French aire nature, character
Latin āēr- (accusative āerem)
Old French air
Middle English eir 1150–1200

air′like′, adj.

2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See wind ¹.
5, 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged impression, aspect.
6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged aura, demeanor, attitude. See manner¹.

air² [Scot.]
adj.

Scottish Termsearly.

adv.

Scottish Terms[Obs.]before;
previously.

see ere

A•ïr n.

Place Namesa region in N Niger, in the Sahara: low massif and oases. ab. 30,000 sq. mi. (77,700 sq. km). Also called Asben.

a-i-r,

Abbreviationsartist-in-residence.

air /ɛə/ n

the mixture of gases that forms the earth's atmosphere. At sea level dry air has a density of 1.226 kilograms per cubic metre and consists of 78.08 per cent nitrogen, 20.95 per cent oxygen, 0.93 per cent argon, 0.03 per cent carbon dioxide, with smaller quantities of ozone and inert gases; water vapour varies between 0 and 4 per cent and in industrial areas sulphur gases may be present as pollutants
the space above and around the earth; sky
Related adjective(s): aerial
breeze; slight wind
public expression; utterance
a distinctive quality: an air of mystery
a person's distinctive appearance, manner, or bearing
a simple tune for either vocal or instrumental performance
transportation in aircraft (esp in the phrase by air)
an archaic word for breath, ,
in the air ⇒ in circulation; current
in the process of being decided; unsettled
into thin air ⇒ leaving no trace behind
off the air ⇒ not in the act of broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or television
on the air ⇒ in the act of broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or television
take the air ⇒ to go out of doors, as for a short walk or ride
up in the air ⇒ uncertain
informal agitated or excited
(modifier) of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius

to expose or be exposed to the air so as to cool or freshen; ventilate
to expose or be exposed to warm or heated air so as to dry: to air linen
(transitive) to make known publicly; display; publicize: to air one's opinions
(intransitive) (of a television or radio programme) to be broadcast

See also airsEtymology: 13th Century: via Old French and Latin from Greek aēr the lower atmosphere

单词	airs
释义	Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: airs /ɛəz/ pl n affected manners intended to impress others (esp in the phrases give oneself airs, put on airs) WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 air¹ /ɛr/USA pronunciation n. Physics[uncountable* often: the + ~] the mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere. a light breeze:[uncountable]The air stirred. overhead space; sky:[uncountable* often: the + ~]The kite rose high in the air. general character or appearance; aura:[countable* singular]had an air of mystery about him. airs, [plural] an affected or haughty manner:Stop putting on airs. Music and Dance[countable] a tune; melody: humming a simple air. [uncountable] aircraft as a means of transportation: to ship by air. Informal Terms Informal. an air-conditioning system:[uncountable]a car equipped with air and a cassette player. v. to expose to the air; ventilate: [~ (+ out) + object]to air (out) a room.[~ + object (+ out)]Let's air the room (out).[no object* (~ + out)]Let the room air (out). to bring to public notice; display:[~ + object]to air one's opinions. Show Business, Radio and Televisionto broadcast or televise; to be broadcast or televised: [~ + object]aired the program during prime time.[no object]The program airs in prime time. adj. operating by air pressure or by acting upon air:an air pump. of or relating to aircraft or to aviation:air traffic control. Idioms Idioms clear the air, to get rid of or eliminate misunderstandings:decided to discuss their differences and clear the air. Idioms in the air, being talked about:An interesting rumor is in the air. Idioms off the air, not broadcasting or being broadcast:Suddenly the station went off the air. Idioms on the air, broadcasting or being broadcast:The President is on the air tonight. Idioms up in the air, not decided; unsettled:Their plans are still up in the air. Idioms walk on air, to feel very happy or elated. air•less, adj. air•less•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 air¹ (âr),USA pronunciation n. a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere. a stir in the atmosphere; a light breeze. overhead space; sky:The planes filled the air. circulation; publication; publicity:to give air to one's theories. the general character or complexion of anything; appearance:His early work had an air of freshness and originality. the peculiar look, appearance, and bearing of a person:There is an air of mystery about him. airs, affected or unnatural manner; manifestation of pride or vanity; assumed haughtiness:He acquired airs that were insufferable to his friends. Music and Dance a tune; melody. the soprano or treble part. an aria. `Also, ayre.` an Elizabethan art song. aircraft as a means of transportation:to arrive by air; to ship goods by air. Informal Termsair conditioning or an air-conditioning system:The price includes tires, radio, and air. [Radio.]the medium through which radio waves are transmitted. [Archaic.]breath. clear the air, to eliminate dissension, ambiguity, or tension from a discussion, situation, etc.:The staff meeting was intended to help clear the air. Informal Terms get the air: to be rejected, as by a lover. to be dismissed, as by an employer:He had worked only a few days when he got the air. Informal Terms give (someone) the air: to reject, as a lover:He was bitter because she gave him the air. to dismiss, as an employee. in the air, in circulation; current:There's a rumor in the air that we're moving to a new location. into thin air, completely out of sight or reach:He vanished into thin air. off the air: Show Businessnot broadcasting:The station goes off the air at midnight. Show Businessnot broadcast; out of operation as a broadcast:The program went off the air years ago. (of a computer) not in operation. on the air: Show Businessin the act of broadcasting; being broadcast:The program will be going on the air in a few seconds. (of a computer) in operation. put on airs, to assume an affected or haughty manner:As their fortune increased, they began to put on airs. take the air: to go out-of-doors; take a short walk or ride. Slang Termsto leave, esp. hurriedly. to begin broadcasting. up in the air: `Also, in the air.` undecided or unsettled:The contract is still up in the air. Informal Termsangry; perturbed:There is no need to get up in the air over a simple mistake. walk or tread on air, to feel very happy; be elated. v.t. to expose to the air; give access to the open air; ventilate (often fol. by out):We air the bedrooms every day. to expose ostentatiously; bring to public notice; display:to air one's opinions; to air one's theories. Show Businessto broadcast or televise. v.i. to be exposed to the open air (often fol. by out):Open the window and let the room air out. to be broadcast or televised. adj. operating by means of air pressure or by acting upon air:an air drill; an air pump. of or pertaining to aircraft or to aviation:air industry. taking place in the air; aerial:air war. Italian aria aria Latin ager field (compare acre) and ārea threshing floor, clearing, area; and with (for def. 7) French air Greek āer- (stem of āé̄r) the lower atmosphere; conflated with (esp. for defs. 4 and 5) French air, Old French aire nature, character Latin āēr- (accusative āerem) Old French air Middle English eir 1150–1200 air′like′, adj. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See wind ¹. 5, 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged impression, aspect. 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged aura, demeanor, attitude. See manner¹. air² (âr),USA pronunciation [Scot.] adj. Scottish Termsearly. adv. Scottish Terms[Obs.]before; previously. see ere A•ïr (ä′ēr),USA pronunciation n. Place Namesa region in N Niger, in the Sahara: low massif and oases. ab. 30,000 sq. mi. (77,700 sq. km). Also called Asben. a-i-r, Abbreviationsartist-in-residence. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: air /ɛə/ n the mixture of gases that forms the earth's atmosphere. At sea level dry air has a density of 1.226 kilograms per cubic metre and consists of 78.08 per cent nitrogen, 20.95 per cent oxygen, 0.93 per cent argon, 0.03 per cent carbon dioxide, with smaller quantities of ozone and inert gases; water vapour varies between 0 and 4 per cent and in industrial areas sulphur gases may be present as pollutants the space above and around the earth; sky Related adjective(s): aerial breeze; slight wind public expression; utterance a distinctive quality: an air of mystery a person's distinctive appearance, manner, or bearing a simple tune for either vocal or instrumental performance transportation in aircraft (esp in the phrase by air) an archaic word for breath, , in the air ⇒ in circulation; current in the process of being decided; unsettled into thin air ⇒ leaving no trace behind off the air ⇒ not in the act of broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or television on the air ⇒ in the act of broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or television take the air ⇒ to go out of doors, as for a short walk or ride up in the air ⇒ uncertain informal agitated or excited (modifier) of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius vb to expose or be exposed to the air so as to cool or freshen; ventilate to expose or be exposed to warm or heated air so as to dry: to air linen (transitive) to make known publicly; display; publicize: to air one's opinions (intransitive) (of a television or radio programme) to be broadcast See also airsEtymology: 13th Century: via Old French and Latin from Greek aēr the lower atmosphere
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