atmosphere
gb/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/ us/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
B1
Inglés
~ 1900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Gases surrounding a planet
The air or gases around the Earth or another planet.
Patrón de uso:
the atmosphere of [a planet]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'atmosphere' with 'stratosphere', which is only one layer of the atmosphere.
Sinónimos
air (General term for the gases around us, but less specific than 'atmosphere'.)
Antónimos
vacuum (An empty space without matter or air.)
Colocaciones
Earth's atmosphere
|thick atmosphere
|thin atmosphere
|atmosphere composition
|atmosphere pressure
Temas
science
|environment
|nature
Ejemplos
- Scientists study changes in the Earth's atmosphere to understand climate change.
- Mars has a very thin atmosphere compared to Earth.
- The atmosphere protects living things from harmful radiation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The Earth has an atmosphere.
- The Moon has no atmosphere.
- We need the atmosphere to live.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
Mood or feeling of a place
The feeling you get in a place or situation.
Patrón de uso:
the atmosphere in [a place]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'atmosphere' with 'weather', but 'atmosphere' here means mood, not climate.
Sinónimos
ambience ('Ambience' is often used for pleasant or artistic environments, especially in restaurants or events.)
Antónimos
emptiness (A lack of emotional or sensory quality in a place.)
Colocaciones
relaxed atmosphere
|tense atmosphere
|warm atmosphere
|create an atmosphere
|atmosphere of excitement
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There was a tense atmosphere in the room after the argument.
- The restaurant had a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Music can change the atmosphere of an event.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The cafe has a nice atmosphere.
- The meeting had a tense atmosphere.
- The party had a happy atmosphere.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
quantity
3
Unit of pressure measurement
A scientific measure of pressure, about the same as air pressure at sea level.
Sinónimos
atm (Abbreviation commonly used in scientific contexts.)
Colocaciones
one atmosphere
|pressure in atmospheres
Temas
science
Ejemplos
- The pressure inside the chamber was two atmospheres.
- One atmosphere is the standard air pressure at sea level.
- Scuba divers must consider changes in atmospheres when diving deep.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Sea level air pressure is one atmosphere.
- The tank has two atmospheres of pressure.
- We measure pressure in atmospheres.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
atmosphere
AFI
GB/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
US/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
Sílabas y acento
at - mo - sphere (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (at)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: atmosphere
- Plural: atmospheres
Familia de palabras
Forms
atmospheres
noun
Core family
atmospheric
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
atmospherically
adverb
Expresiones
atmosphere of trust
1/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ əv tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase
Feeling of confidence between people
A feeling that people can believe and rely on each other.
Ejemplos
- The manager encouraged an atmosphere of trust in the team.
- An atmosphere of trust helps people work better together.
atmosphere of uncertainty
1/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ əv ʌnsˈɚtənti/
fixed phrase
Feeling of doubt in situation
A feeling that things are not sure or clear.
Ejemplos
- An atmosphere of uncertainty surrounded the negotiations.
- There was an atmosphere of uncertainty after the sudden announcement.
create an atmosphere
1/kɹiˈeɪt ən ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Make a certain mood happen
To make people feel a certain way in a place or situation.
Ejemplos
- Candles and music helped create an atmosphere of romance.
- The host worked hard to create an atmosphere of excitement at the event.