ventilation
gb/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/ us/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 6600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
event
1
movement of fresh air indoors
The way fresh air moves into and through a room or building, often using a fan or special system, so the air does not become hot or dirty.
Patrón de uso:
ventilation in [a place] / ventilation of [a building or room]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "ventilation" with "air conditioning." Ventilation means moving and replacing air (fresh air in, stale air out), while air conditioning usually means cooling and sometimes drying the air, but not always bringing in fresh air from outside.
Sinónimos
air circulation (Stresses the general movement of air, without especially focusing on the system that provides it.)
Antónimos
stagnant air (Describes air that does not move and is often dirty or unpleasant, which ventilation is meant to prevent.)
Colocaciones
good ventilation
|poor ventilation
|proper ventilation
|adequate ventilation
|ventilation system
|insufficient ventilation
Temas
homes
|health
|environment
|technology
|housing
|science
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The windows were kept open to improve ventilation in the crowded classroom.
- Poor ventilation in the basement caused a strong smell of mold.
- All laboratories must have a reliable ventilation system to remove harmful fumes.
- The restaurant was nice, but the lack of ventilation made it uncomfortably stuffy.
- Proper ventilation is essential in bathrooms to prevent moisture damage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The room has bad ventilation, so it feels very stuffy.
- We opened the door to get better ventilation.
- Factories need good ventilation to keep workers safe.
- The new office has a modern ventilation system.
- Please check the ventilation in the kitchen before we start cooking.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
action
2
assisted breathing for a patient
Medical help for breathing, when a machine or a person moves air in and out of a patient’s lungs.
Patrón de uso:
ventilation for [a patient] / on ventilation
Error frecuente:
Learners may think ventilation in medical news is about air in a room. In medical contexts, "ventilation" usually means assisted breathing for a patient, not the airflow in the building.
Sinónimos
respiratory support (A broader medical term that includes ventilation and other methods that help breathing, such as oxygen therapy.)
Antónimos
spontaneous breathing (Describes a patient breathing on their own without external help, which ventilation replaces or supports.)
Colocaciones
mechanical ventilation
|artificial ventilation
|ventilation support
|invasive ventilation
|non-invasive ventilation
|put on ventilation
Temas
medicine
|health
|science
|body
Ejemplos
- The patient was placed on mechanical ventilation after his condition worsened overnight.
- Due to severe pneumonia, she required ventilation in the intensive care unit.
- Hospitals saw a sharp rise in the number of patients needing prolonged ventilation during the pandemic.
- The medical team discussed when it would be safe to wean the child off ventilation.
- In some cases, non-invasive ventilation can prevent the need for intubation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The man could not breathe alone, so doctors used ventilation.
- Many very sick patients in the ICU are on ventilation.
- After a few days of ventilation, she started to breathe by herself again.
- Mechanical ventilation can keep a patient alive when the lungs are too weak.
- The hospital bought more machines for ventilation during the health crisis.
Sustantivo
formal
C2
action
3
formal expression of feelings or views
The act of clearly saying strong feelings, ideas, or complaints in public or in a serious discussion.
Patrón de uso:
ventilation of [feelings/opinions/grievances]
Error frecuente:
Learners may wrongly assume this sense is common in everyday speech. In modern English, people usually say "to vent" or "to express" feelings. The noun "ventilation" in this sense is mainly formal or written.
Sinónimos
expression (A more general and common word; "ventilation" sounds more formal and suggests letting something out that has been held inside.)
Antónimos
suppression (Means holding back or hiding feelings or complaints instead of expressing them openly.)
Colocaciones
ventilation of grievances
|ventilation of views
|ventilation of opinions
|public ventilation of concerns
Temas
communication
|emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The meeting allowed for the ventilation of long-held grievances among employees.
- Public ventilation of these concerns has forced the company to review its policies.
- The article argues that open ventilation of political views is essential in a democracy.
- The counselor encouraged the ventilation of emotions rather than silence and resentment.
- Such forums exist for the healthy ventilation of community frustrations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The forum was created for the ventilation of student complaints.
- He believed that the ventilation of anger in a safe place could help people feel better.
- The report called for greater ventilation of different political ideas.
- The manager allowed the ventilation of problems during the weekly meeting.
- Some leaders fear the public ventilation of criticism.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
ventilation
AFI
GB/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
US/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
vent - il - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: ventilation
- Plural: ventilation, ventilations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
artificial ventilation
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
forced air to help breathing
Helping a person breathe by pushing air into their lungs with a mask, mouth-to-mouth, or a machine.
Ejemplos
- Lifeguards are trained to give artificial ventilation to someone who has stopped breathing.
- Artificial ventilation was started immediately after the patient went into cardiac arrest.
mechanical ventilation
1/mɪkˈænɪkəl vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
machine-assisted breathing for patients
When a medical machine helps a patient breathe by pushing air in and out of the lungs.
Ejemplos
- Many patients with severe lung disease need mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit.
- The number of people on mechanical ventilation increased sharply during the outbreak.
ventilation system
1/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
equipment that moves air indoors
The group of machines, fans, and pipes that move air in and out of a building.
Ejemplos
- The office ventilation system was upgraded to improve indoor air quality.
- A blocked filter can cause the whole ventilation system to work poorly.
ventilation shaft
1/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən ʃˈæft/
fixed phrase
vertical passage for airflow
A long, usually vertical hole or passage that lets air go in and out of a tunnel, mine, or other closed space.
Ejemplos
- Fresh air entered the tunnel through a narrow ventilation shaft.
- The miners escaped by climbing up the old ventilation shaft.
ventilation shaft
2/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən ʃˈæft/
fixed phrase
technical
vertical passage for air flow
A narrow passage in a building, tunnel, or mine that lets fresh air in or bad air out.
Ejemplos
- Smoke poured out of the ventilation shaft on the roof.
- The rescue team lowered cameras through a ventilation shaft.