n.

1. 空氣；大氣[U]
   Better let in some fresh air.

   最好放些新鮮空氣進來。

2. 天空，空中[the S]
   The air was full of butterflies.

   天空中飛舞著許許多多蝴蝶。

3. 樣子，神態[C]
   He came into the room with an air of importance.

   他帶著一副了不起的神情走進室內。

4. 氣氛[C]
   There was an air of mystery in the house.

   屋內有種神祕的氣氛。

5. 做作的樣子[P]
   Don't give yourself airs.

   別擺架子。

6. 【音】主調；曲調[C]
   He whistled an air very softly to himself.

   他自個兒用口哨輕輕地吹著一支曲子。

7. 【罕】微風[C]

vt.

1. 晾
   The sheets were aired on the line.

   床單都晾在繩上。

2. 使通風
   The room needs to be aired.

   房內需要通風。

3. 發表；炫耀
   She spoke on the radio, airing her views to the nation.

   她在電臺演說，向全國發表她的見解。

4. 【美】廣播；播送
   This program will be aired on CBS.

   這一節目將由哥倫比亞廣播公司播出。

vi.

1. 晾
   You can leave your jacket out on the clothesline to air.

   你可以把夾克留在繩上晾乾。

2. 通風
   Why don't you open the windows so that the room can air?

   你為什麼不打開窗子讓房間通通風呢？

n.

1. the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
2. the open space above the surface of the earth.
   ▸ [as modifier] indicating the use of aircraft.
   ▸the earth's atmosphere as a medium for transmitting radio waves.
3. one of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy and in astrology.
4. a breeze or light wind.
5. (air of) an impression of (a quality or manner).
   ▸ (airs) an affected and condescending manner.
6. a tune or short melodious song.

v.

1. express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.
   ▸broadcast (a programme) on radio or television.
2. expose (a room) to the open air.
   ▸Brit. put (washed laundry) in the open air or a warm place to remove dampness.