air out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To ventilate or freshen

通风,晾
Ventilar, airear
換気する、風を通す
환기하다, 바람을 쐬다

To let fresh air in.

让新鲜空气进入。
Dejar entrar aire fresco.
新鮮な空気を入れる。
신선한 공기를 들여보내다.
Base verb: air
Particle: out
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Air out the room.
    给房间通通风
    Ventila la habitación
    部屋の換気をして
    방 환기 좀 시켜.
  2. She aired out the bedding.
    她把被褥晾了晾
    Ella aireó la ropa de cama
    彼女は寝具を風に当てた
    그녀는 침구를 바람에 말렸다.
  3. We need to air this out.
    我们需要把这个晾一晾
    Necesitamos airear esto
    これに風を通さなきゃ
    이것 좀 바람 쐬어야 해.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: ventilating, freshening, airing

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

  • Air out
    通风
    Ventilar
    換気する
    환기하다

Origin & History

From letting air through.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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