vent

• 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。

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.

1. Air or gas outletB1formal

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

   通风口

   • 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.

   同义词airwayapertureductfluegrilleholeopeningoutletvent-hole

   反义词inletintakeorificepassage

2. Biological openingC1formalscientific

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

   泄殖腔

   • 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.

3. Volcanic fissureB2formalscientific

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

   火山口

   • 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.

   同义词aperturecrackfissureopeningorificeoutlet

4. Garment slitB2formal

   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.

   开衩

   • 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.

   同义词openingslashslitsplit

5. Emotional releaseB2informal

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

   情绪宣泄

   • 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.

   同义词expressionoutletreleasesafety valve

• 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。

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

1. Express emotionsB2informal

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

   发泄情绪

   • 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.

   同义词airdischargeexpresslet outpour outreleaseunburdenvoice

   反义词bottlecheckcontaincurbinhibitrepresssmotherstiflesuppressswallow

2. Allow air to circulateB1formal

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

   通风

   • 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.

   同义词aerateaircooloxygenaterefresh

   反义词blockclosesealstifle