atmosphere
noun/ˈætməsfɪr/
Слово англійською: atmosphere
Переклад atmosphere українською: атмосфе́ра, атмосфе́ра (на́стрій), обстано́вка
Детальний опис
- the atmosphere[singular] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
- Wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere
- Volcanoes and hot springs can emit methane into the atmosphere.
- the upper atmosphere
- pollution of the atmosphere
- [countable] a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star
- Saturn’s atmosphere
- The probe will plunge into the planet's stormy atmosphere.
- The outermost part of the sun's atmosphere is called the corona.
- [countable] the air in a room or in a small space; the air around a place
- a smoky/stuffy atmosphere
- These plants love warm, humid atmospheres.
- [countable, singular, uncountable] the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people
- Before the parade, the atmosphere was electric.
- This type of lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere.
- City officials have created an atmosphere of fear.
- Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.
- There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them.
- The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting).
- The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity.
- a party atmosphere
- The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service.
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.
Idioms
a heavy silence/atmosphere
- a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable