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 — 形容詞

  • ventilatedpositive
  • more ventilatedcomparative
  • most ventilatedsuperlative

1. describes a room or building where air can flow in and out freely, keeping the i

1.形容詞B2
釋義

通風的

空氣流通良好的空間

describes a room or building where air can flow in and out freely, keeping the indoor environment fresh and not stuffy.

例句

The yoga studio is well ventilated, with ceiling fans running all day long.

這間瑜伽教室通風良好，天花板上的風扇全天運轉。

collocation: well ventilated + adverb for air quality

Hospital waiting rooms must be properly ventilated to reduce the spread of airborne germs.

醫院候診區必須妥善通風，以減少空氣中病菌的傳播。

同義詞
  • airy

    less technical; describes a feeling of openness and fresh air rather than the mechanical air exchange

  • fresh

    focuses on the result (clean air) rather than the process of air movement

反義詞
  • 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

❌The room is ventilated' (without context).
✅The room is well ventilated.
💡Native speakers almost always add an adverb to describe the quality of ventilation, not just the fact.

2. describes a hospital patient receiving help from a breathing machine that moves

2.形容詞C1
釋義

使用呼吸器的

靠呼吸機輔助呼吸的病人狀態

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.

例句

The accident victim remained ventilated in the intensive care unit for three days.

那位車禍傷患在加護病房中使用呼吸器長達三天。

pattern: remain ventilated + time duration

Patients who are ventilated after major surgery receive sedatives to keep them comfortable.

接受大手術後使用呼吸器的病人，會施以鎮靜劑讓他們保持舒適。

同義詞
  • 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

❌My grandfather was ventilated at home.
✅My grandfather was on a ventilator at home.
💡'Ventilated' without 'on a ventilator' can confuse non-medical readers. In casual speech, 'on a ventilator' is clearer.

ventilated — 動詞