n.

1. 空气；大气[U]
   Better let in some fresh air.

   最好放些新鲜空气进来。

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

   天空中飞舞着许许多多的蝴蝶。

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

   他带着一副了不起的神情走进室内。

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

   屋内有种神秘的气氛。

5. 做作的样子[P]
   Don't give yourself airs.

   别摆架子。

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

   他自个儿用口哨轻轻地吹着一支曲子。

7. 【罕】微风[C]

vt.

1. 晾
   The sheets were aired on the line.

   床单都晾在绳上。

2. 使通风
   The room needs to be aired.

   房内需要通风。

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

   她在电台演说，向全国发表她的见解。

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

   这一节目将由哥伦比亚广播公司播出。

vi.

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

   你可以把外衣留在绳上晾干。

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

   你为什么不打开窗子让房间通通风呢？

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.