- the atmosphere[singular]
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth （围绕地球的）大气，大气圈，大气层 Wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 风力不会向大气中释放二氧化碳。 greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere 地球大气中的温室气体 Volcanoes and hot springs can emit methane into the atmosphere. 火山和温泉可以向大气中排放甲烷。 the upper atmosphere 高层大气 pollution of the atmosphere 大气污染
Extra ExamplesTopics Weatherb1, Spaceb1The spaceship should re-enter the earth's atmosphere later today. 今天晚些时候，宇宙飞船将重返地球大气层。 Dangerous gases have escaped into the atmosphere. 危险气体已经泄漏到大气中。 Last night's storm had cleared the atmosphere. 昨夜的暴风雨使空气变得清新。 Pesticides can kill wildlife and pollute the atmosphere. 杀虫剂能杀死野生生物，也会污染空气。 levels of radiation in the atmosphere 大气中的辐射强度 The northern lights are caused by charged particles in the upper atmosphere. 北极光是由高层大气中的带电粒子引起的。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- lower
- upper
- thick
- …
- enter
- leave
- re-enter
- …
- in the atmosphere
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a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star （围绕其他天体的）气体 Saturn’s atmosphere 土星的大气 The probe will plunge into the planet's stormy atmosphere. 探测器将坠入这颗行星暴风雨般的大气层。 The outermost part of the sun's atmosphere is called the corona. 太阳大气的最外层叫做日冕。
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the air in a room or in a small space; the air around a place （房间、封闭空间或某处的）空气 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- heavy
- humid
- oppressive
- …
- poison
- pollute
- clear
- …
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the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people 气氛；氛围 Before the parade, the atmosphere was electric. 游行之前的气氛很热烈。 This type of lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere. 这种类型的照明创造了一种放松的氛围。 City officials have created an atmosphere of fear. 市政府官员制造了一种恐惧的气氛。 Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. 用音乐和照明创造一种浪漫的气氛。 There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. 他们之间以前有一种相互信任的气氛。 The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). 这座老房子情趣盎然。 The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. 这些孩子在暴力和无安全感的环境中长大。 a party atmosphere 聚会的气氛 The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. 这家旅馆提供个人服务，使客人感到宾至如归。
Extra ExamplesHis blunt comments really soured the atmosphere. 他不客气的谈话确实把气氛搞糟了。 His funny remarks lightened the atmosphere. 他风趣的话语使气氛变得轻松起来。 She could sense the hostile atmosphere in the room. 她能感觉到屋子里不友好的气氛。 She tries to create an atmosphere of calm and security for her children. 她努力给孩子们营造安全宁静的氛围。 Since their argument there had been a strained atmosphere between them. 自从吵架后，他们之间一直很紧张。 The atmosphere was charged with excitement. 气氛非常热烈。 The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere. 这家餐馆的氛围令人很舒服。 The whole atmosphere in the stadium changed dramatically. 整个运动场的气氛发生了急剧的变化。 the rarefied atmosphere of academic life 阳春白雪的学术生活氛围
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- calm
- comfortable
- congenial
- …
- create
- establish
- maintain
- …
- be charged (with something)
- pervade something
- prevail
- …
- atmosphere between
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.
Idioms
a heavy silence/atmosphere
a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable 令人尴尬（或不安）的沉默（或气氛）