air

Übersetzungen

• Luft
• ausstrahlen

Definitionen

1. Nomen

   The mix of gases around the Earth that we breathe.

   Beispiele

   • This drill runs on compressed air.
   • The air gets thinner as you climb.
2. Nomen

   Fresh air from outside.

   Beispiele

   • I am going outside to get some air.
   • Open the window and let some air in.
3. Nomen

   One of the four basic elements in ancient thought.

   Beispiele

   • Ancient thinkers said air was one of the four elements.
   • Aristotle placed air among earth, fire and water.
   ≈wind
4. Nomen

   The feeling of a place or situation.

   Beispiele

   • There was tension in the air before the storm.
   • There was an air of excitement before the show.
5. Nomen

   The gases around a planet other than Earth.

   Beispiele

   • The air on Mars is thin and mostly carbon dioxide.
   • Venus has thick, toxic air.
6. Nomen

   The open space above the ground.

   Beispiele

   • The flock of birds took to the air.
   • The kite rose into the air.
7. Nomen

   A light wind.

   Beispiele

   • A soft air stirred the curtains.
   • A cool air drifted in through the window.
8. Nomen

   A general feeling or look that something gives.

   Beispiele

   • The room has an air of calm and order.
   • The candles gave the room an air of mystery.
9. Nomen

   A graceful or confident manner.

   Beispiele

   • She carried herself with a certain air.
   • The old house had an air of quality.
10. Nomen

    Proud behavior, as if you are better than others, usually in the phrase put on airs.

    Beispiele

    • Stop putting on airs and talk normally.
    • He acted with the air of someone very important.