AIR — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
air
Travel via aircraft.
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- Air travel involves too much waiting in airports.
- If you've time to spare go by air.
A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
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- An air of mystery.
- The house had a neglected air.
- An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters.
- The place had an aura of romance.
Medium for radio and television broadcasting.
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- The program was on the air from 9 til midnight.
- The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people.
A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
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- She was humming an air from Beethoven.
The mass of air surrounding the Earth.
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- There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere.
- It was exposed to the air.
The region above the ground.
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- Her hand stopped in mid air.
- He threw the ball into the air.
A slight wind (usually refreshing).
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- The breeze was cooled by the lake.
- As he waited he could feel the air on his neck.
A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of.
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- Air pollution.
- A smell of chemicals in the air.
- Open a window and let in some air.
- I need some fresh air.
Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen.
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- Air the old winter clothes.
- Air out the smoke-filled rooms.
Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry.
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- Air linen.
Make public.
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- She aired her opinions on welfare.
Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television.
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- We cannot air this X-rated song.
Be broadcast.
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- This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
Expose to fresh air.
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- Aerate your old sneakers.
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