ventilate

• 动词，指使室内空气流通、引入新鲜空气；也指公开表达或发泄情绪、意见，或对某事进行公开讨论。

A verb used to indicate the act of allowing fresh air to circulate through a space, or to express an opinion or feeling openly.

1. To freshen with airB1formal

   To expose something to cool or cold air in order to cool or freshen it.

   通风

   • She opened the windows to ventilate the room.
   • The fan helps to ventilate the attic during summer.
   • He ventilated the basement to remove the musty smell.

   同义词aerateairair outfreshenvent

   反义词sealsmotherstiflesuffocate

2. To prevent spoilageB2formal

   To expose something to the circulation of fresh air in order to slow down spoilage.

   通风防变质

   • The grain must be ventilated regularly to prevent mold.
   • Properly ventilated storage keeps vegetables fresh longer.
   • They ventilated the cheese cellar to maintain the right humidity.

   同义词aerateairair out

3. To circulate air throughB1formal

   To cause air to circulate through a space, refreshing it.

   通风

   • The air conditioning system ventilates the entire building.
   • Fresh air ventilates the greenhouse through the roof vents.
   • The tunnel is ventilated by large fans.

   同义词aerateairair outcoolfanfreshenoxygenate

   反义词closesealstagnatestop

4. To express an opinionB2formal

   To give expression or utterance to a thought, feeling, or opinion.

   表达

   • He ventilated his frustrations during the meeting.
   • She ventilated her concerns about the new policy.
   • The forum allowed citizens to ventilate their views.

   同义词airarticulateexpressstateutterventvoice

   反义词concealrepressstiflesuppresswithhold

5. To provide an air openingB2formal

   To furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape.

   通风

   • The plumber ventilated the gas pipe to release pressure.
   • They ventilated the engine compartment for safety.
   • The roof was ventilated to prevent heat buildup.

   同义词aerateairfreshenoxygenatevent

   反义词blockcloseplugsealstop