atmosphere

1. N-COUNT A planet's atmosphere is the layer of air or other gases around it. (行星的) 大气层

The shuttle Columbia will re-enter Earth's atmosphere tomorrow morning. 哥伦比亚号航天飞机将在明天上午重进地球大气层。

2. N-COUNT The atmosphere of a place is the air that you breathe there. (某地的) 空气

These gases pollute the atmosphere of towns and cities. 这些气体污染城镇的空气。

3. N-SING The atmosphere of a place is the general impression that you get of it. 气氛

There's still an atmosphere of great hostility and tension in the city. 在这座城市里依然有一种极其敌对和紧张的气氛。

4. N-UNCOUNT If a place or an event has atmosphere, it is interesting. 神韵

The old harbour is still full of atmosphere and well worth visiting. 旧港口依然充满神韵，很值得参观。