airflow
/ˈeəfləʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈerfləʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈer-ˌflō/ (ame, mw)
airflow — noun
1. the movement of air through a space or around an object, especially when conside
the movement of air through a space or around an object, especially when considering how well air can travel in engines, buildings, or near moving vehicles
The engineers tested the airflow over the new aircraft wing in a wind tunnel.
airflow + over + prepositional phrase for location
Svetlana opened the kitchen window to improve the airflow while cooking.
improve the airflow
Poor airflow inside the old factory caused dust to build up on the machines.
The new ventilation system was designed to keep a steady airflow throughout the hospital.
Restricted airflow in the air conditioner led to warm air coming out of the vents.
- ventilation
focuses on the system or process of moving air, not just the movement itself
- draught
a current of cool air indoors, usually unwanted; more specific and informal (British)
- airstream
more technical, often used for the flow of air around a moving object
文法句型
adjective + airflow
airflow + preposition (through/over/around)
用法筆記
Frequently modified by adjectives describing quality (good, poor, steady, restricted). Common in engineering contexts — aviation (airflow over wings), HVAC (airflow through ducts), and automotive design (airflow around a car body). Not used for natural outdoor wind.