aeration

/eəˈreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /eˈreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌer-ˈā-shən/ (ame, mw)

aeration — noun

1. the movement or supply of air to soil, water, or another material so fresh air c

1.名詞C1
釋義

the movement or supply of air to soil, water, or another material so fresh air can reach it and improve its condition

例句

Gardeners improve soil aeration by mixing sand into heavy clay.

pattern: aeration of soil

Poor aeration in the fish tank left the water cloudy.

collocation: poor aeration

同義詞
  • ventilation

    Usually refers to air moving through rooms or buildings, not soil or water

  • airing

    Less technical and often used for briefly letting fresh air in

  • oxygenation

    More specific about oxygen, while aeration can mean broader contact with air

反義詞
  • compaction

    Tightly packed soil leaves little space for air

  • stagnation

    Suggests still water or air with little movement

文法句型

aeration of + soil/water/compost

aeration in + tank/soil

用法筆記

Usually used for soil, water, compost, or other materials that need fresh air moving through them. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about deliberately putting gas into a liquid to create bubbles.

常見錯誤

❌They aeration the soil every spring.
✅They aerate the soil every spring.
💡'aeration' is a noun; the verb is 'aerate'.

2. the deliberate process of putting gas into a drink or other liquid so that it de

2.名詞C2
釋義

the deliberate process of putting gas into a drink or other liquid so that it develops bubbles

例句

The brewer checked the beer's aeration before sealing the bottles.

pattern: aeration of a drink

The factory controls aeration so each soft drink has the same bubbles.

collocation: controls aeration

同義詞
  • carbonation

    Usually means adding carbon dioxide to drinks, so it is narrower

  • gas infusion

    Technical phrase for forcing gas into a liquid

  • fizzing

    Describes the bubbly result, not the process

反義詞
  • degassing

    Removing dissolved gas from a liquid

  • flatness

    The state after bubbles have disappeared

文法句型

aeration of + drink/liquid

aeration in + tank/bottle line

用法筆記

Mostly seen in technical talk about drink making or liquid treatment. Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on gas being added into the liquid itself, not simply letting air reach a material.

常見錯誤

❌The juice needs aeration, so stir it with a spoon.
✅The juice needs aeration, so add gas through the machine.
💡this sense is about adding gas, not simply mixing the liquid.