airing
/ˈeərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈerɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈer-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
airing — noun
1. a situation in which a particular subject, opinion, or problem is brought up and
a situation in which a particular subject, opinion, or problem is brought up and talked about openly, often in front of many people
The proposal received a thorough airing at last week's town council meeting.
a thorough airing
Chidi gave the controversial proposal a full airing during his live radio interview.
The documentary provided a public airing of the difficulties facing small-scale farmers.
After months of secrecy, the scandal finally got a full airing in the national press.
Family tensions can sometimes be resolved through an open airing around the dinner table.
- discussion
broader and more general; 'airing' specifically suggests open, public discussion
- debate
implies opposing viewpoints and argument, while 'airing' can be simply bringing up a topic
- ventilation
figurative use meaning expression of opinions; more formal and less common
- suppression
deliberately keeping a topic from being discussed
文法句型
give + noun + an airing
get/receive an airing
用法筆記
Typically used in the patterns "give something an airing" or "get/receive an airing". The subject is usually a topic, proposal, complaint, or other matter that people have strong opinions about.
常見錯誤
2. the process of leaving something such as clothing, bed sheets, or blankets in a
the process of leaving something such as clothing, bed sheets, or blankets in a warm or breezy place so that fresh air can dry it and remove unwanted smells
Ravi hung the wool blankets outside for a good airing after the long winter.
a good airing
Sakura gave the guest-room bedding a thorough airing before her aunt's visit.
The old woollen jacket just needs a quick airing on the balcony to freshen it up.
Omar's grandmother always insisted on a daily airing of every pillow and quilt in the house.
Yuna left the damp towels out for an airing in the warm afternoon breeze.
- drying
focuses on removing moisture; 'airing' includes drying plus freshening
- freshening
focuses on removing smells; overlaps with 'airing' but less specific to fabric items
- aeration
technical term for exposing to air; rarely used for household items
文法句型
give + noun + an airing
need an airing
用法筆記
Often used with "give" or "need" followed by the items being freshened. Common with bedding, clothing, blankets, and other fabric items that absorb moisture or odours.
常見錯誤
3. a short time spent outside for gentle movement, fresh air, or mild exercise, esp
a short time spent outside for gentle movement, fresh air, or mild exercise, especially to improve one's health or mood
Deepa takes her elderly dog for a short airing every evening around the block.
for a short airing
The doctor recommended a daily airing in the park for Liam's respiratory recovery.
Owen enjoyed a gentle airing along the river path after working indoors all morning.
The children were sent into the garden for an airing after sitting in the car for hours.
A brief airing on the balcony each morning helps Ananya feel more awake and refreshed.
文法句型
take + noun + for an airing
go for an airing
用法筆記
More common in British English than American English. Typically refers to gentle outdoor activity such as walking, not vigorous exercise. Often used with pets or people recovering from illness.