Angol

air

gb/ˈɛɹ/ us/ˈɛɹ/
A1 Angol
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Főnév A1 entity
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The gases we breathe

The invisible gas around the Earth that people and animals breathe.

Használati minta: the air
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'air' with 'oxygen', but oxygen is only one part of air.
Szinonimák
atmosphere (Refers to the layer of gases around a planet; more scientific in tone.)
Antonimák
vacuum (A space completely without matter, including air.)
Szókapcsolatok
fresh air |polluted air |clean air |warm air |cold air
Témák
science |daily life |environment |nature |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The air was fresh and cool after the rain.
  • Factories can release chemicals that pollute the air.
  • I opened the window to let some air in.
  • The thin air at high altitudes can make breathing difficult.
Példák tanulóknak
  • We need clean air to live.
  • The air is warm today.
  • She opened the window for fresh air.
  • There is no air in space.
Főnév A2 entity
2

The space above us

The space high above the ground or water.

Használati minta: in the air
Szinonimák
sky (Refers to what is seen overhead; 'air' here is more about the physical space than appearance.)
Antonimák
ground (The solid surface of the earth, opposite to being in the air.)
Szókapcsolatok
into the air |through the air |high in the air
Témák
daily life |travel |space |nature |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The eagle soared high in the air.
  • Balloons floated gently through the air.
  • The airplane climbed into the air after takeoff.
Példák tanulóknak
  • Birds can fly in the air.
  • The ball went high in the air.
  • Planes travel through the air.
Főnév B1 property
3

A manner or feeling given off

A way someone looks or acts that makes you feel something about them.

Használati minta: an air of [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners might confuse this sense with literal 'air' meaning gas; context should clarify.
Szinonimák
manner (General way of behaving; less figurative than 'air'.)
Antonimák
lack of presence (Absence of any noticeable quality or impression.)
Szókapcsolatok
air of confidence |air of mystery |air of authority
Témák
emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • She walked into the room with an air of confidence.
  • The old house had an air of mystery.
  • He spoke with an air of authority.
Példák tanulóknak
  • She has an air of kindness.
  • The park has an air of peace.
  • He has an air of sadness.
Ige A2 action
4

Let fresh air into something

To open windows or doors so that fresh air comes in.

Használati minta: to air [a room/clothes]
Szinonimák
ventilate (More formal or technical term for allowing fresh air in.)
Antonimák
seal (To close tightly so that no air can enter.)
Szókapcsolatok
air out a room |air clothes
Témák
daily life |housing |health |daily_life
Példák
  • I need to air out the bedroom after painting it.
  • They aired the blankets outside in the sun.
  • Please open the windows to air the house.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I will air my room today.
  • She airs her clothes in the sun.
  • We need to air the kitchen.
Ige B2 action
5

Express opinions or feelings openly

To say your thoughts or feelings so that people know them.

Használati minta: to air [opinions/grievances]
Szinonimák
voice ('Voice' is more common in everyday speech; 'air' can sound slightly more formal.)
Antonimák
suppress (To hold back opinions instead of expressing them.)
Szókapcsolatok
air a complaint |air grievances
Témák
communication |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • He aired his concerns about the new policy at the meeting.
  • Residents aired their grievances during the public forum.
  • She aired her views on social media.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He aired his ideas to his friends.
  • People aired their problems at the meeting.
  • She aired her feelings online.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
air
IPA
GB/ˈɛɹ/
US/ˈɛɹ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
air (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (air)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: air
  • Plural: air, airs
Verb
  • Base: air
  • 3rd Person Singular: airs
  • Present Participle: airing
  • Past: aired
Szócsalád
Forms
airs noun airing verb aired verb
Core family
airport noun A1 airline noun B1
Related words
airplane noun A1 aircraft noun A2 airy adjective B1 airborne adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
airless adjective
Advanced or less common
aerial adjective B2 airspace noun B2
Kifejezések

clear the air

1
/klˈɪɹ ðə ˈɛɹ/
idiom

End tension by talking openly

To talk about problems so people can understand each other and feel better.

Példák
  • We had a meeting to clear the air after our argument.
  • Talking about it helped clear the air between them.

hot air

1
/hˈɑt ˈɛɹ/
idiom informal

Empty, meaningless talk

Talk that sounds important but means nothing.

Példák
  • His promises are just hot air.
  • Don't listen to her — it's all hot air.

in the air

1
/ˈɪn ðə ˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

Something felt but not certain yet

Something that people can feel is happening or will happen, even if it is not sure yet.

Példák
  • There was excitement in the air before the concert started.
  • Change is in the air at the company.

on the air

1
/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

Being broadcast live now

Being broadcast on TV or radio right now.

Példák
  • The show will be on the air at 8 p.m.
  • He's been on the air for over twenty years.

up in the air

1
/ˈʌp ˈɪn ðə ˈɛɹ/
idiom

Not decided yet; uncertain

Not decided yet and still changing.

Példák
  • Our holiday plans are still up in the air.
  • The decision is up in the air until next week.

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