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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++air·y /ˈeəri $ ˈeri/ adjective  1 AIRan airy room or building has plenty of fresh air because it is large or has a lot of windows 通风的 All the hotel’s bedrooms are light and airy. 这家酒店的所有客房都明亮通风。2 HAPPYCONFIDENTdone in a happy and confident way, even when you should be serious or worried 快活的,无忧无虑的;漫不经心的 He dismissed her concerns with an airy wave of the hand. 他漫不经心地挥一下手,对她的忧虑不屑一顾。
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airyThe conservatory is light and airy, but remains sufficiently shaded to prevent summer temperatures of getting out of hand.Three further bedrooms and a family bathroom are also accessed from the light, airy first-floor landing.A large airy lounge and adjoining deck make ideal places to relax after a day of hiking.a light, airy, modern homeWe checked in to the bright, airy Parkhotel Den Haag, where the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant."Roman Holiday" is a delightfully airy romance starring Audrey Hepburn.Her light and airy teak interior has four staterooms, each with a private head, plus crew cabin.Stepping into one of the airy, wood-paneled massage rooms begins the relaxation process.light and airyThe counter, and other doors are attractively finished in Ash wood which makes for a light and airy ambience.The conservatory is light and airy, but remains sufficiently shaded to prevent summer temperatures of getting out of hand.The restaurant has a light and airy feel and a grandness in keeping with the rest of the hotel.Instead the room was light and airy, lit by fluorescent lights and smelling pleasantly of air freshener.Wall mounted Honeywell central heating thermostat. 2 windows to either side aspect, making this a very light and airy room.Her light and airy teak interior has four staterooms, each with a private head, plus crew cabin.The bedrooms are light and airy, with pleasant views from their balconies.
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airy /ˈeəri $ ˈeri/ adjective
1. an airy room or building has plenty of fresh air because it is large or has a lot of windows:
    All the hotel’s bedrooms are light and airy.
2. done in a happy and confident way, even when you should be serious or worried:
    He dismissed her concerns with an airy wave of the hand.


airyBrE /ˈeəri/ 🔊NAmE /ˈeri/ 🔊 adjective (air·ier, airi·est) with plenty of fresh air because there is a lot of space 通风的;空气流通的The office was light and airy. 办公室又明亮又通风。🔊🔊(formal) acting or done in a way that shows that you are not worried or that you are not treating sth as serious 无忧无虑的;无所谓的;漫不经心的He dismissed her with an airy wave. 他随意一挥手就把她打发走了。🔊🔊   see also airily (formal, disapproving) not serious or practical 轻率的;不切实际的airy promises/speculation 轻率的诺言;无端猜测