air
gb/ˈɛɹ/ us/ˈɛɹ/
A1
영어
~ 600
의미
의미 0개
명사
A1
entity
1
The gases we breathe
The invisible gas around the Earth that people and animals breathe.
사용 패턴：
the air
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'air' with 'oxygen', but oxygen is only one part of air.
유의어
atmosphere (Refers to the layer of gases around a planet; more scientific in tone.)
반의어
vacuum (A space completely without matter, including air.)
연어
fresh air
|polluted air
|clean air
|warm air
|cold air
주제
science
|daily life
|environment
|nature
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- We need clean air to live.
- The air is warm today.
- She opened the window for fresh air.
- There is no air in space.
명사
A2
entity
2
The space above us
The space high above the ground or water.
사용 패턴：
in the air
유의어
sky (Refers to what is seen overhead; 'air' here is more about the physical space than appearance.)
반의어
ground (The solid surface of the earth, opposite to being in the air.)
연어
into the air
|through the air
|high in the air
주제
daily life
|travel
|space
|nature
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The eagle soared high in the air.
- Balloons floated gently through the air.
- The airplane climbed into the air after takeoff.
학습자용 예문
- Birds can fly in the air.
- The ball went high in the air.
- Planes travel through the air.
명사
B1
property
3
A manner or feeling given off
A way someone looks or acts that makes you feel something about them.
사용 패턴：
an air of [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners might confuse this sense with literal 'air' meaning gas; context should clarify.
유의어
manner (General way of behaving; less figurative than 'air'.)
반의어
lack of presence (Absence of any noticeable quality or impression.)
연어
air of confidence
|air of mystery
|air of authority
주제
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- She has an air of kindness.
- The park has an air of peace.
- He has an air of sadness.
동사
A2
action
4
Let fresh air into something
To open windows or doors so that fresh air comes in.
사용 패턴：
to air [a room/clothes]
유의어
ventilate (More formal or technical term for allowing fresh air in.)
반의어
seal (To close tightly so that no air can enter.)
연어
air out a room
|air clothes
주제
daily life
|housing
|health
|daily_life
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I will air my room today.
- She airs her clothes in the sun.
- We need to air the kitchen.
동사
B2
action
5
Express opinions or feelings openly
To say your thoughts or feelings so that people know them.
사용 패턴：
to air [opinions/grievances]
유의어
voice ('Voice' is more common in everyday speech; 'air' can sound slightly more formal.)
반의어
suppress (To hold back opinions instead of expressing them.)
연어
air a complaint
|air grievances
주제
communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- He aired his ideas to his friends.
- People aired their problems at the meeting.
- She aired her feelings online.
문법
기본형
air
IPA
GB/ˈɛɹ/
US/ˈɛɹ/
음절 및 강세
air （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (air)
활용형
Noun
- Base: air
- Plural: air, airs
Verb
- Base: air
- 3rd Person Singular: airs
- Present Participle: airing
- Past: aired
관련 단어
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Our holiday plans are still up in the air.
- The decision is up in the air until next week.