atmosphere
noun uk/ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/ us/ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/
(AIR)
the atmosphereB2 [ S ] （包围地球的）大气，大气层，大气圈
the mixture of gases around the earth
These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere. 这些工厂向大气中排放有毒气体。
[ C ]（包围天体的）气体
a mixture of gases that surrounds any planet
the search for planets with a breathable atmosphere 寻找有可呼吸气体的星球
B2 [ S ]（特定场所的）空气
the air that you breathe in a place
The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy I could hardly breathe. 房间里空气污浊，我都快喘不过气来了。
A few plants in an office will improve the atmosphere. 在办公室里摆些植物可以改善空气。
(MOOD)
B1 [ S ]气氛；环境
the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation
There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office. 我们办公室的气氛非常轻松。
There has been an atmosphere of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing. 自从宣布工厂要关闭的消息后，厂子就笼罩在一片沮丧的气氛中。
[ U ] approving氛围；情调，情趣
a feeling that a place has of being pleasant and interesting or exciting
You want a restaurant that serves good food but has a little atmosphere too. 谁都想去家饭菜可口又有点情调的饭店吃饭。
He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a little more atmosphere. 为了使房间更富情调，他放起了轻柔的音乐，调暗了灯光。
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- This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.
- The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay.
- He tried to lighten the atmosphere by telling a joke.
- The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors.
- There's a real carnival atmosphere in the streets.