atmosphere

atmosphere
noun
[usu. in sing.]
  1. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
    （地球或其他星球周围的）大气层
    part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere.
    太阳的部分能量被地球的大气层所吸收。
    ■the air in any particular place
    （特定场所的）空气
    the atmosphere was unbreathable with cigar smoke.
    空气里充满了雪茄的烟味，无法呼吸。
    ■(缩略语： atm)(Physics)a unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, 101,325 pascals
    (物理)大气压（压强单位，相当于海平面平均大气压，即101，325帕斯卡）
  2. the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
    气氛，环境；艺术氛围
    the hotel has won commendations for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
    酒店友好热情的气氛赢得了顾客的赞誉。
    this crisis further compounded the prevailing atmosphere of gloom.
    这次危机进一步加剧了当前抑郁的气氛。
    ■[mass noun]a pleasurable and interesting or exciting mood
    情调；感染力
    a superb restaurant, full of atmosphere.
    一家顶级餐馆，极具情调。
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos 'vapour' + sphaira 'ball, globe'
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