airing
/ˈeərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈerɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈer-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
airing — 名詞
1. a situation in which a particular subject, opinion, or problem is brought up and
公開討論
公開談論或辯論某項議題
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.
該提案在上週的鎮議會會議上得到了徹底的公開討論。
a thorough airing
Chidi gave the controversial proposal a full airing during his live radio interview.
Chidi 在他的現場廣播專訪中，針對那項備受爭議的提案進行了充分的公開討論。
The documentary provided a public airing of the difficulties facing small-scale farmers.
那部紀錄片讓大家有機會公開討論小農面臨的種種困難。
After months of secrecy, the scandal finally got a full airing in the national press.
經過數個月的保密之後，那樁醜聞終於在全國媒體上得到了公開討論。
Family tensions can sometimes be resolved through an open airing around the dinner table.
家庭中的緊張氣氛，有時可以透過餐桌上的坦誠討論來化解。
- 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
通風晾乾
讓衣物或寢具通風變乾變新鮮
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.
漫長的冬天過後，Ravi 把羊毛毯子拿到外面好好通風晾乾。
a good airing
Sakura gave the guest-room bedding a thorough airing before her aunt's visit.
Sakura 在阿姨來訪之前，把客房寢具徹底拿出去通風晾乾。
The old woollen jacket just needs a quick airing on the balcony to freshen it up.
那件舊羊毛外套只需要拿到陽台通風晾一下，就能去除味道。
Omar's grandmother always insisted on a daily airing of every pillow and quilt in the house.
Omar 的祖母堅持每天把家裡的每一個枕頭和棉被都拿出去通風晾過。
Yuna left the damp towels out for an airing in the warm afternoon breeze.
Yuna 把濕毛巾放在外面，讓溫暖的午後微風把它們吹乾。
- 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
戶外活動
到戶外呼吸新鮮空氣或散步
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.
Deepa 每天傍晚帶著她的老狗在街區附近短暫散步呼吸新鮮空氣。
for a short airing
The doctor recommended a daily airing in the park for Liam's respiratory recovery.
醫師建議 Liam 每天到戶外散步呼吸新鮮空氣，幫助肺部復原。
Owen enjoyed a gentle airing along the river path after working indoors all morning.
在室內工作了一整個早上之後，Owen 很享受沿著河邊小路散步吹風。
The children were sent into the garden for an airing after sitting in the car for hours.
孩子們在車裡坐了幾個小時之後，被送到花園裡去活動一下、呼吸新鮮空氣。
A brief airing on the balcony each morning helps Ananya feel more awake and refreshed.
每天早上到陽台上站一會兒呼吸新鮮空氣，能讓 Ananya 感覺更有精神。
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.