vent

A noun referring to an opening or passage that allows gas, air, or liquid to escape, or a means of expressing or releasing strong emotions or creative energy.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее отверстие или проход, позволяющий газу, воздуху или жидкости выходить наружу, или способ выражения или высвобождения сильных эмоций или творческой энергии.esSustantivo que designa una abertura o conducto por el que sale gas, aire o líquido, o un medio para expresar o liberar emociones fuertes o energía creativa.frNom désignant une ouverture ou un passage permettant à un gaz, à l'air ou à un liquide de s'échapper, ou un moyen d'exprimer ou de libérer des émotions fortes ou de l'énergie créative.deEin Substantiv, das eine Öffnung oder einen Durchgang bezeichnet, durch den Gas, Luft oder Flüssigkeit entweichen kann, sowie die Möglichkeit, starke Gefühle oder kreative Energie auszudrücken oder freizusetzen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma abertura ou passagem que permite a saída de gás, ar ou líquido, ou a expressão ou liberação de emoções fortes ou energia criativa.zh名词，指让气体、空气或液体排出或进入的开口或通道；也比喻发泄强烈情绪或释放创造力的途径。arاسم يشير إلى فتحة أو ممر يسمح بخروج الغاز أو الهواء أو السائل، أو وسيلة للتعبير عن المشاعر القوية أو الطاقة الإبداعية وإطلاقها.

1. Air or gas outlet B1 formal

   An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to escape from an enclosed space.

   • The room has a small vent near the ceiling for fresh air.
   • Make sure the gas vent is not blocked.
   • The air conditioning vent was covered with dust.

   ruВентиляционное отверстиеesRespiradero, orificio de ventilaciónfrorifice d'aérationdeEntlüftungsöffnungptAbertura de ventilaçãozh通风口arفتحة تهوية

   Synonyms: airwayapertureductfluegrilleholeopeningoutletvent-hole

   Antonyms: inletintakeorificepassage

2. Biological opening C1 formal scientific

   The external opening of the urinary or genital system in some lower vertebrates, such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

   • The snake's vent is located near the base of its tail.
   • In birds, the vent serves as the opening for both excretion and reproduction.
   • The biologist examined the vent of the frog for signs of disease.

   ruКлоакаesAbertura urogenital/excretora (cloaca)frCloaquedeKloakeptCloacazh泄殖腔arالمذرق

3. Volcanic fissure B2 formal scientific

   A crack or opening in the Earth's crust (or another planet's surface) through which molten lava, ash, and gases erupt.

   • Lava flowed from the volcanic vent down the mountainside.
   • Scientists discovered a new vent on the ocean floor.
   • The eruption came from a vent on the side of the volcano.

   ruВулканическое жерлоesFisura volcánicafrÉvent volcaniquedeVulkanschlotptChaminé vulcânicazh火山口arفوهة بركانية

   Synonyms: aperturecrackfissureopeningorificeoutlet

4. Garment slit B2 formal

   A slit in a piece of clothing, such as the back seam of a jacket or the side of a skirt, to allow movement or for style.

   • The jacket has a vent at the back for ease of movement.
   • She wore a skirt with a long side vent.
   • The tailor added a vent to the coat for a better fit.

   ruРазрезesAbertura en una prendafrFente (de vêtement)deSchlitzptAberturazh开衩arفتحة الثوب

   Synonyms: openingslashslitsplit

5. Emotional release B2 informal

   An activity or outlet that allows one to express or release strong emotions, creative energy, or tension.

   • Writing in a journal is a good vent for her feelings.
   • He uses exercise as a vent for his stress.
   • Playing music is a creative vent for many people.

   ruВыход эмоцийesDesahogofrexutoiredeVentil für EmotionenptVálvula de escapezh情绪宣泄arتنفيس عن المشاعر

   Synonyms: expressionoutletreleasesafety valve

• vents plural form
• vents' possessive plural form
• vent's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of releasing or expressing strong emotions, or allowing air or gas to escape from a confined space.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения высвобождения или выражения сильных эмоций, или выпуска воздуха или газа из замкнутого пространства.esVerbo que significa liberar o expresar emociones fuertes, o dejar salir aire o gas de un espacio cerrado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de libérer ou d'exprimer des émotions fortes, ou de laisser s'échapper de l'air ou un gaz d'un espace clos.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Auslassen oder Ausdrücken starker Emotionen oder das Entweichen von Luft oder Gas aus einem geschlossenen Raum zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a liberação ou expressão de emoções fortes, ou a saída de ar ou gás de um espaço fechado.zh动词，指释放或表达强烈情绪，也指从封闭空间中排出空气或气体。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن إطلاق أو تفريغ انفعالات قوية، أو إخراج الهواء أو الغاز من حيّز مغلق.

1. Express emotions B2 informal

   To release or express strong feelings, especially anger or frustration.

   • She vented her frustration by screaming into a pillow.
   • He needed someone to vent to after a stressful day.
   • They vented their anger at the unfair decision.

   ruВыплеснуть эмоцииesdesahogarsefrse défoulerdeEmotionen auslassenptExtrair emoçõeszh发泄情绪arتفريغ المشاعر

   Synonyms: airdischargeexpresslet outpour outreleaseunburdenvoice

   Antonyms: bottlecheckcontaincurbinhibitrepresssmotherstiflesuppressswallow

2. Allow air to circulate B1 formal

   To expose something to fresh air or allow air to pass through, in order to cool or freshen it.

   • Open the windows to vent the room after cooking.
   • The attic needs to be properly vented to prevent moisture buildup.
   • He vented the engine compartment to cool it down.

   ruПроветриватьesventilarfraérerdeLüftenptVentilarzh通风arتهوية

   Synonyms: aerateaircooloxygenaterefresh

   Antonyms: blockclosesealstifle

• vented past participle
• vented past simple
• venting present participle
• vents third person singular