ventilation

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс подачи свежего воздуха и удаления застоявшегося воздуха, механическую систему для циркуляции воздуха, открытое обсуждение общественных вопросов или физиологический процесс дыхания.

A noun referring to the process of supplying fresh air and removing stale air, a mechanical system for air circulation, open discussion of public issues, or the physiological process of breathing.

uncountable

1. Air circulationB1formal

   The process of supplying fresh air to a space and removing stale or polluted air.

   Вентиляция

   • Good ventilation is essential in a kitchen to remove cooking odors.
   • The room has poor ventilation, so it feels stuffy.
   • Proper ventilation helps prevent mold growth in bathrooms.

   Synonymsaeration

2. Mechanical systemB2formaltechnical

   A system of equipment, such as fans and ducts, designed to provide fresh air to a building.

   Вентиляция

   • The building's ventilation system was upgraded last year.
   • The factory requires industrial ventilation to remove dust.
   • The ventilation in the office is controlled by a central thermostat.

   Synonymsventilation system

3. Open discussionC1formalpolitical

   The act of freely and openly discussing a topic, especially one of public interest.

   Обсуждение

   • The town hall meeting provided ventilation for residents' concerns.
   • The article gave ventilation to the debate on climate change.
   • Open ventilation of ideas is crucial for a healthy democracy.

   Synonymsdebatediscussionexpressionutterance

4. Breathing processB2formalmedical

   The biological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

   Дыхание

   • The patient's ventilation was assisted by a machine.
   • Deep ventilation helps to relax the body and mind.
   • The doctor monitored the infant's ventilation closely.

   Synonymsbreathingrespiration