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airwaves

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++air·waves /ˈeəweɪvz $ ˈer-/ noun  the airwaves informalTCB radio and television broadcasts 广播和电视节目on/over the airwaves a subject that’s been debated on the airwaves 广播和电视中辩论过的一个话题
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airwavesThey said an auction of the airwaves would have drawn $ 20 billion to $ 70 billion.To a large extent, the election has been fought on the airwaves, with both candidates delivering television advertisements attacking each other.It is like letting your Aunt Violet go on the airwaves.It will be introduced on the airwaves in the next couple of weeks.It's easy to see how Baker makes out on the airwaves.Recently, at least three penguins have been flogging various products on the airwaves.Twice he appealed directly to Leanna over the airwaves, though he was aware she never listened to the radio.Neither pride nor shame are now factors in what goes out over those airwaves.
air·waves nounChineseSyllable
Corpus and broadcasts television radio


airwaves
airwaves /ˈeəweɪvz $ ˈer-/ noun
the airwaves informal radio and television broadcasts
    on/over the airwaves
    a subject that’s been debated on the airwaves


air·wavesBrE /ˈeəweɪvz/ 🔊NAmE /ˈerweɪvz/ 🔊 noun [plural] radio waves that are used in broadcasting radio and television (广播、电视使用的)无线电波;波段More and more TV and radio stations are crowding the airwaves. 愈来愈多的电视台和广播电台使无线电波段愈来愈拥挤。🔊🔊A well-known voice came over the airwaves. 电波传来了一个大家熟悉的声音。🔊🔊