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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++at·mo·sphere /ˈætməsfɪə $ -fɪr/ ●●● S3 W2 noun  1 FEEL HAPPY/FRIGHTENED/BORED ETC[countable, uncountable] the feeling that an event or place gives you 气氛,氛围,环境 The hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. 那家宾馆的气氛轻松愉快。 The atmosphere at home was rather tense. 家里的气氛很紧张。atmosphere of An atmosphere of optimism dominated the conference. 乐观的气氛充满会场。2 [uncountable] if a place or event has atmosphere, it is interesting 魅力;情调;精彩 The castle was centuries old and full of atmosphere. 那座城堡有数百年历史,极富魅力。 The match was lacking in atmosphere. 比赛平淡无奇。3. the atmosphere the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth 〔地球的〕大气(层)4  See picture of 见图 GREENHOUSE EFFECT4. [countable] the mixture of gases that surrounds a planet 〔行星的〕大气(层)5 [countable usually singular]AIR the air inside a room 〔室内的〕空气 a smoky atmosphere 烟雾弥漫的空气nCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + atmospherea good atmosphereThe club has a good atmosphere.a happy/cheerful atmosphereIt's a good school and it has a very happy atmosphere.a relaxed/friendly/informal atmosphereHelen's flat has a very relaxed atmosphere.a carnival/festive atmosphere (=when people are celebrating something)Outside the stadium, there was a carnival atmosphere.a welcoming atmosphere (=when a place you arrive at feels friendly)The bar provides a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxing evening drink.a cosy atmosphere (=when a building, room etc is small, comfortable, and warm)With its low ceilings and open fire, the house has a cosy atmosphere. a bad atmosphereThere's a bad atmosphere among the staff.a strained/tense atmosphere (=not relaxed)As soon as I went in, I was aware of the tense atmosphere in the room.verbsthe atmosphere changesNew owners bought the hotel and the whole atmosphere changed.create a good/bad atmosphereLighting is one of the most effective ways of creating a good atmosphere.
Examples from the Corpus
atmosphereWe're trying to create an atmosphere of trust between management and staff.Why does Venus have a hellish hothouse of an atmosphere and the Moon have no atmosphere at all?The new owners have tried to give the restaurant a more family-friendly atmosphere.the heated atmosphere of the House of CommonsDim lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere.Not so long ago he had been uncomfortable in the atmosphere of the seemingly unbridled physicality of Dunham dancing.The important differences were in the atmosphere.The wine mellowed the atmosphere between them, and Blanche felt less hurried than the week before to extract information from him.The colour although simple does give a feeling of the atmosphere and time of year.We can no longer treat the atmosphere above us like a dustbin, and the seas around us like a sewer.The atmosphere in the meeting was tense.The atmosphere on board the Confederate flagship, the ram Tennessee, was altogether different.atmosphere ofAn atmosphere of mistrust has slowed the peace talks.
Origin atmosphere (1600-1700) Modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos liquid in the air, vapor + Latin sphaera sphere
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atmosphere
atmosphere S3 W2 /ˈætməsfɪə $ -fɪr/ noun
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Modern Latin
 Origin: atmosphaera, from Greek atmos 'liquid in the air, vapor' + Latin sphaera 'sphere'
1. [uncountable and countable] the feeling that an event or place gives you:
    The hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
    The atmosphere at home was rather tense.
    atmosphere of
    An atmosphere of optimism dominated the conference.
2. [uncountable] if a place or event has atmosphere, it is interesting:
    The castle was centuries old and full of atmosphere.
    The match was lacking in atmosphere.
3. the atmosphere the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
4. [countable] the mixture of gases that surrounds a planet
5. [countable usually singular] the air inside a room:
    a smoky atmosphere
     
COLLOCATIONS
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + atmosphere
    a good atmosphere The club has a good atmosphere.
    a happy/cheerful atmosphere It's a good school and it has a very happy atmosphere.
    a relaxed/friendly/informal atmosphere Helen's flat has a very relaxed atmosphere.
    a carnival/festive atmosphere (=when people are celebrating something) Outside the stadium, there was a carnival atmosphere.
    a welcoming atmosphere (=when a place you arrive at feels friendly) The bar provides a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxing evening drink.
    a cosy atmosphere (=when a building, room etc is small, comfortable, and warm) With its low ceilings and open fire, the house has a cosy atmosphere.
    a bad atmosphere There's a bad atmosphere among the staff.
    a strained/tense atmosphere (=not relaxed) As soon as I went in, I was aware of the tense atmosphere in the room.
■ verbs
    the atmosphere changes New owners bought the hotel and the whole atmosphere changed.
    create a good/bad atmosphere Lighting is one of the most effective ways of creating a good atmosphere.


🔑 at·mos·phereBrE /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈætməsfɪr/ 🔊 noun🔑 the atmosphere [singular] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth (围绕地球的)大气,大气圈,大气层the upper atmosphere高层大气pollution of the atmosphere大气污染🔑 [countable] a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star (围绕其他天体的)气体Saturn's atmosphere土星的大气🔑 [countable] the air in a room or in a confined space; the air around a place (房间、封闭空间或某处的)空气a smoky/stuffy atmosphere 烟雾弥漫的/闷热的空气These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. 这些植物喜欢温暖潮湿的空气。🔊🔊🔑 [countable, singular, uncountable] the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people 气氛;氛围a party atmosphere聚会的气氛The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. 这家旅馆提供个人服务,使客人感到宾至如归。🔊🔊Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. 用音乐和照明创造一种浪漫的气氛。🔊🔊There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. 他们之间以前有一种相互信任的气氛。🔊🔊The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. 这些孩子在暴力和无安全感的环境中长大。🔊🔊The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). 这座老房子情趣盎然。🔊🔊a heavy ˈsilence/ˈatmospherea situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable 令人尴尬(或不安)的沉默(或气氛)