vented

IPA/vent/
KK[vˈɛntɪd]IPA/vent/

vented — verb

  • ventedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • venteds3rd person singular
  • venteding-ing form
  • ventededpast simple

1. to express angry, annoyed, or frustrated feelings in a forceful way, often by sh

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C2
釋義

to express angry, annoyed, or frustrated feelings in a forceful way, often by shouting or complaining, and sometimes directing it unfairly at someone who is not the cause

例句

After losing his job, Mateo vented his anger by shouting at his brother.

transitive: vent + anger/frustration

Layla needed to vent after a stressful day at the hospital.

同義詞
  • let off steam

    informal; suggests releasing energy rather than directing emotion at someone

  • blow off steam

    informal; often through activity rather than words

  • unburden oneself

    more formal; implies sharing a deeper emotional weight with a sympathetic listener

反義詞
  • bottle up

    to keep feelings hidden inside instead of expressing them

  • suppress

    to consciously control or hold back an emotion

文法句型

vent + anger/frustration/rage + on + person

vent + about + issue

vent (no object)

用法筆記

Frequently used with the specific emotion named as the direct object: anger, frustration, rage, annoyance, or disappointment. The person receiving the outburst is introduced by 'on' ('vented her anger on her assistant'), while the cause is introduced by 'about' ('vented about the long wait').

常見錯誤

❌She vented her frustration to her boss.' (implies the boss is the target of blame).
✅She vented her frustration about the project to her boss.
💡use 'about' for the cause and 'to' for the person listening.

2. to make an opening through which air, smoke, steam, or gas can move in or out of

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to make an opening through which air, smoke, steam, or gas can move in or out of an enclosed area

例句

The dryer was vented through a metal pipe to the outside wall.

passive: was vented through

The plumber vented the gas pipes before starting the repair work.

同義詞
  • air out

    informal; specifically about letting fresh air into a room or space

  • release

    more general; does not imply a dedicated opening

  • exhaust

    technical; specifically for removing unwanted gases or smoke

反義詞
  • seal

    to close tightly so nothing can pass through

  • block

    to prevent the flow of air or gas

文法句型

be vented + through/to/outside

vent + object (pipe/room)

用法筆記

Common in passive constructions ('was vented to the outside', 'must be vented through a duct'). The means of venting is typically a pipe, duct, hole, or window. This sense is also used reflexively in technical contexts ('the tank vents automatically').

常見錯誤

❌The room was vent.
✅The room was vented.
💡'vented' is the past participle; do not use the bare form 'vent' as an adjective/passive verb.