ventilated
/ˈven.tɪ.leɪ.tɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɛntəlˌetɪd] /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.t̬ɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɛntəlˌetɪd] /ˈven-tə-ˌlāt How to pronounce ventilate (audio)/ (ame, mw)
ventilated — adjective
- ventilatedpositive
- more ventilatedcomparative
- most ventilatedsuperlative
1. describes a room or building where air can flow in and out freely, keeping the i
describes a room or building where air can flow in and out freely, keeping the indoor environment fresh and not stuffy.
The yoga studio is well ventilated, with ceiling fans running all day long.
collocation: well ventilated + adverb for air quality
Hospital waiting rooms must be properly ventilated to reduce the spread of airborne germs.
A poorly ventilated attic can trap heat and damage the wooden roof beams over time.
The new apartment stays fresh because large windows keep it well ventilated.
- stuffy
the opposite feeling — describes a space with little or no fresh air
- unventilated
the direct antonym, meaning no air circulation at all
文法句型
well ventilated
poorly ventilated
adequately ventilated
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adverbs that evaluate air quality, such as 'well', 'poorly', 'properly', and 'adequately'. The opposite form is 'unventilated'.
常見錯誤
2. describes a hospital patient receiving help from a breathing machine that moves
describes a hospital patient receiving help from a breathing machine that moves air into the lungs and removes it, because the patient's own breathing is not strong enough.
The accident victim remained ventilated in the intensive care unit for three days.
pattern: remain ventilated + time duration
Patients who are ventilated after major surgery receive sedatives to keep them comfortable.
The elderly man was kept ventilated for a week until his lung infection cleared up.
A team of respiratory therapists checked every ventilated patient in the ward twice a day.
- on life support
broader term that may include other machines beyond just breathing support
- on a respirator
older term for the same machine; still used in some regions
文法句型
be ventilated
remain ventilated
keep someone ventilated
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in hospital and emergency medical settings. The verb form (sense 2) is more common in doctor reports; the adjective describes the ongoing state of a patient.
常見錯誤
ventilated — verb
- ventilatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- ventilateds3rd person singular
- ventilateding-ing form
- ventilatededpast simple
1. to let fresh air flow through an indoor space, usually by opening windows, doors
to let fresh air flow through an indoor space, usually by opening windows, doors, or using fans, so the air inside does not become stale or unhealthy.
The building manager opened the windows to ventilate the conference room after the long meeting.
pattern: ventilate + [specific room]
Ventilate the bathroom after a hot shower to stop mold from growing on walls.
The warehouse uses large industrial fans to ventilate the storage area during hot summer months.
Firefighters had to ventilate the roof so smoke could escape from the burning building below.
- seal
to close tightly so no air can enter or leave
文法句型
ventilate + [room/building/space]
用法筆記
The most common everyday sense. Can be used for any enclosed space — room, building, tent, vehicle. The related noun 'ventilation' is more frequent in technical or building-regulation contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to use a mechanical device to move air into and out of a patient's lungs when th
to use a mechanical device to move air into and out of a patient's lungs when the patient cannot breathe adequately on their own.
The intensive care team decided to ventilate the patient when her oxygen levels dropped dangerously.
pattern: ventilate + [patient] + condition trigger
Paramedics ventilated the injured cyclist with a bag-valve mask on the way to the hospital.
collocation: ventilate with [device]
The neonatal unit can ventilate eight premature babies at the same time with specialized equipment.
Nurses monitored the machine closely while it ventilated the elderly patient after his heart surgery.
- put on a ventilator
more common in everyday and journalistic language
- intubate and ventilate
specific clinical term; intubation is placing the tube, ventilation is the breathing support
- extubate
to remove the breathing tube and let the patient breathe on their own
文法句型
ventilate + [patient]
用法筆記
Restricted to clinical and emergency-response contexts. In general conversation, people say 'put on a ventilator' rather than 'ventilate'. The related noun 'ventilation' in medical reports can also mean the process of supporting a patient's breathing.
常見錯誤
3. to express a strong emotion, opinion, or complaint publicly so that others can h
to express a strong emotion, opinion, or complaint publicly so that others can hear it, discuss it, and respond to it.
Staff got a chance to ventilate their frustrations about the new schedule.
pattern: ventilate + [emotion] + about [topic]
Local residents ventilated their concerns about the planned highway construction at the town hall meeting.
Users can ventilate their opinions on social and political topics in the forum.
Union representatives ventilated the workers' complaints during the negotiation session with management.
- suppress
to hold back a feeling or opinion instead of expressing it
文法句型
ventilate + [opinion/feeling/grievance]
用法筆記
This is a figurative extension from the 'air circulation' sense — as if you are 'airing out' your thoughts. It is noticeably formal and more common in written or public-speaking contexts than in casual conversation. 'Air' (verb) is the casual equivalent.