atmosphere
gb/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/ us/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1900
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
Gases surrounding a planet
The air or gases around the Earth or another planet.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the atmosphere of [a planet]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'atmosphere' with 'stratosphere', which is only one layer of the atmosphere.
Visawe
air (General term for the gases around us, but less specific than 'atmosphere'.)
Vinyume
vacuum (An empty space without matter or air.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
Earth's atmosphere
|thick atmosphere
|thin atmosphere
|atmosphere composition
|atmosphere pressure
Mada
science
|environment
|nature
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The Earth has an atmosphere.
- The Moon has no atmosphere.
- We need the atmosphere to live.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Mood or feeling of a place
The feeling you get in a place or situation.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the atmosphere in [a place]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'atmosphere' with 'weather', but 'atmosphere' here means mood, not climate.
Visawe
ambience ('Ambience' is often used for pleasant or artistic environments, especially in restaurants or events.)
Vinyume
emptiness (A lack of emotional or sensory quality in a place.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
relaxed atmosphere
|tense atmosphere
|warm atmosphere
|create an atmosphere
|atmosphere of excitement
Mada
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The cafe has a nice atmosphere.
- The meeting had a tense atmosphere.
- The party had a happy atmosphere.
Nomino
technical
B2
quantity
3
Unit of pressure measurement
A scientific measure of pressure, about the same as air pressure at sea level.
Visawe
atm (Abbreviation commonly used in scientific contexts.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
one atmosphere
|pressure in atmospheres
Mada
science
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Sea level air pressure is one atmosphere.
- The tank has two atmospheres of pressure.
- We measure pressure in atmospheres.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
atmosphere
IPA
GB/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
US/ˈætməsfˌɪɹ/
Silabi na mkazo
at - mo - sphere (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (at)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: atmosphere
- Plural: atmospheres
Familia ya neno
Forms
atmospheres
noun
Core family
atmospheric
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
atmospherically
adverb
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Candles and music helped create an atmosphere of romance.
- The host worked hard to create an atmosphere of excitement at the event.