AIR — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

air

Travel via aircraft. Приклади
  • 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. Приклади
  • 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. Приклади
  • 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. Приклади
  • She was humming an air from Beethoven.
The mass of air surrounding the Earth. Приклади
  • There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere.
  • It was exposed to the air.
The region above the ground. Приклади
  • Her hand stopped in mid air.
  • He threw the ball into the air.
A slight wind (usually refreshing). Приклади
  • 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. Приклади
  • 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. Приклади
  • Air the old winter clothes.
  • Air out the smoke-filled rooms.
Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry. Приклади
  • Air linen.
Make public. Приклади
  • She aired her opinions on welfare.
Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television. Приклади
  • We cannot air this X-rated song.
Be broadcast. Приклади
  • This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
Expose to fresh air. Приклади
  • Aerate your old sneakers.
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