air

• Die unsichtbare gasförmige Mischung, die die Erde umgibt und die zum Atmen notwendig ist; auch der freie Raum über dem Boden bzw. die Atmosphäre.

A noun referring to the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, essential for breathing and forming the atmosphere.

unzählbar

1. AtmosphereA1formal

   The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.

   Atmosphäre

   • We need clean air to breathe.
   • The air in the mountains is fresh and pure.
   • Birds fly through the air.

   Synonymeatmosphere

2. Atmosphere or mannerB1informal

   The particular feeling or atmosphere created by a person or situation.

   Atmosphäre oder Ausstrahlung

   • She has an air of confidence about her.
   • The room had an air of mystery.
   • He spoke with an air of authority.

   Synonymeambienceatmosphereauracharacterfeelingmienmoodqualitytonevibe

3. Melody or tuneB2formal

   A simple tune or melody, often in music.

   Melodie

   • She played a beautiful air on the flute.
   • The composer wrote several airs for the opera.
   • That old folk air is still popular today.

   Synonymelaymelodysongstraintune

4. Travel by aircraftA2informal

   Travel by airplane.

   Flugreise

   • We travel by air to visit family abroad.
   • Air travel has become much cheaper.
   • The air from New York to London takes seven hours.

   Synonymeair travelaviationflightflying

• Verb, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, etwas im Fernsehen, Radio oder einem anderen Medium auszustrahlen oder zu senden.

A verb used to express the act of broadcasting or transmitting something on television, radio, or other media.

1. Broadcast on television or radioB1formal

   To transmit a program or information on television or radio.

   senden

   • The documentary will be aired tonight.
   • The interview was aired live on national television.
   • They decided to air the controversial episode.

   Synonymebeambroadcastshowtelecasttransmit

2. Express publiclyB2formal

   To make known or express opinions or grievances publicly.

   Öffentlich äußern

   • She aired her complaints at the meeting.
   • He aired his views on climate change in the newspaper.
   • The politician aired his grievances during the debate.

   Synonymearticulatebroadcastdeclareexpressproclaimstateutterventvoice

   Antonymeconcealhiderepresssuppresswithhold

3. VentilateB1formal

   To expose something to fresh air for ventilation or drying.

   Lüften

   • Air the room by opening the windows.
   • She aired the blankets on the clothesline.
   • The laundry needs to be aired before folding.

   Synonymeaerateair outfreshenventilate

   Antonymeclosecoverseal

Phrasal-Variantenair out