LEARNit Dictionary

air

noun
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1
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the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
هوا, جو
see also sea air
2
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the space above the ground or that is around things
هوا, فضا اطراف
Music filled the night air.
Wave your hands in the air!
I kicked the ball high into the air.
Spicy smells wafted through the air.
He punched the air in triumph.
The air was thick with cigarette smoke.
see also big air, mid-air, mid-air, open air
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the space above the earth where planes fly
هوا, فضا, جو, آسمان
The temple was clearly visible from the air.
We watched as the helicopter took to the air.
It only takes three hours by air .
air travel/traffic
air defence systems
A surprise air attack was launched at night.
4
the particular feeling or impression that is given by somebody/something; the way somebody does something
جو, حالت
She looked at him with a defiant air.
The room had an air of luxury.
There was an air of complete confidence about her.
5
a tune
نغمه, آهنگ, ملودی
Bach’s Air on a G string
6
a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are
اطوار, ادا, تظاهر, غرور
I hate the way she puts on airs.
verb
1
to put clothing, etc. in a place that is warm or has plenty of air so that it dries completely and smells fresh; to be left to dry somewhere
خشک کردن, بیرون گذاشتن (برای هوا خوردن), آویزان کردن (برای خشک شدن)
2
to allow fresh air into a room or a building; to be filled with fresh air
تهویه کردن, هوادهی کردن, هوای تازه وارد کردن
The rooms had all been cleaned and aired.
Leave the window open to air the room.
3
to express your opinions publicly
اظهار کردن, بیان کردن, ابراز کردن, اظهار نظر کردن
The weekly meeting enables employees to air their grievances.
The issues were openly aired and discussed by the group.
synonym voice
4
to broadcast a programme on the radio or on television; to be broadcast
پخش کردن, پخش شدن, روی آنتن رفتن
The show will be aired next Tuesday night.
The program aired last week.