atmosphere
/ˈætməsfɪə(r); `ætməsˌfɪr/ n
1
(a) the atmosphere [sing]
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth 大气, 大气层（包围地球的气体）.
(b) [C] mixture of gases that surrounds any planet or star 包围任何星球的气体
the moon's atmosphere 月球周围的气体
an atmosphere that supports life 可以维持生命的气体.
2 [sing] air in or around a place 某一地方的空气
The atmosphere is very stuffy in here can we open a window? 这 的空气很闷--咱们能把窗户打开吗?
3 [sing] feeling in the mind that is created by a group of people or a place; mood 气氛; 情绪
An atmosphere of tension filled the room. 屋子 笼罩著紧张的气氛.
The atmosphere changed as soon as she walked in. 她一进来气氛就变了.
The atmosphere over dinner was warm and friendly. 用餐时洋溢著热情友好的气氛.