air, übersetzung im Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus Wörterbuch

air
n

1 the mixture of gases that forms the earth's atmosphere. At sea level dry air has a density of 1.226 kilograms per cubic metre and consists of 78.08 per cent nitrogen, 20.95 per cent oxygen, 0.93 per cent argon, 0.03 per cent carbon dioxide, with smaller quantities of ozone and inert gases; water vapour varies between 0 and 4 per cent and in industrial areas sulphur gases may be present as pollutants

2 the space above and around the earth; sky
Related adj → aerial

3 breeze; slight wind

4 public expression; utterance
to give air to one's complaints

5 a distinctive quality
an air of mystery

6 a person's distinctive appearance, manner, or bearing

7 (Music)

a a simple tune for either vocal or instrumental performance

b another word for → aria

8 transportation in aircraft (esp. in the phrase by air)

9 an archaic word for → breath → 1--3

10 ♦ clear the air to rid a situation of tension or discord by settling misunderstandings, etc.

11 ♦ give (someone) the air
Slang to reject or dismiss (someone)

12 ♦ in the air

a in circulation; current

b in the process of being decided; unsettled

13 , into thin air leaving no trace behind

14 ♦ on (or off) the air (not) in the act of broadcasting or (not) being broadcast on radio or television

15 ♦ out of or from thin air suddenly and unexpectedly

16 ♦ take the air to go out of doors, as for a short walk or ride

17 ♦ up in the air

a uncertain

b Informal agitated or excited

18 ♦ walk on air to feel elated or exhilarated

19 modifier  (Astrology) of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
Compare  → earth  → 10  → fire  → 24  → water  → 12
  vb

20 to expose or be exposed to the air so as to cool or freshen; ventilate
to air a room

21 to expose or be exposed to warm or heated air so as to dry
to air linen

22 tr to make known publicly; display; publicize
to air one's opinions

23 intr (of a television or radio programme) to be broadcast, (See also) → airs
(C13: via Old French and Latin from Greek aer the lower atmosphere)