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