atmosphere

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• ①[the atmosphere](围绕地球四周的)大气;气圈
  • We should do our best to stop ozone depletion in the atmosphere.我们应该尽力去阻止大气层中臭氧的耗尽。

• ②[用单数形](室内或其他地方的)空气
  • a humid atmosphere潮湿的空气
  • the polluted atmosphere of cities都市受到污染的空气
  • The atmosphere was full of dust.空气充满了灰尘。
  • The atmosphere is very stuffy in this poorly ventilated room.在这个通风不良的房间,空气非常窒闷。

• ③[用单数形](对某一地方或情况等所得的)印象或感觉,气氛,环境
  • a tense atmosphere [An atmosphere of friendliness] in the club.在那个俱乐部有一种友善的气氛。
  • He tried to create a pleasant atmosphere.他试图创造愉快的气氛。
  • The log fire gave the room a bit of atmosphere.那木头烧的火给房子添了点气氛。

• ④ (自艺术作品所感受的)气氛,气息
  • This novel is rich in atmosphere.这部小说很有气氛。

• ⑤ 【物理】气压(略作at., atm.)