How do you use "atmosphere" in a sentence?

The Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation. The restaurant had a lovely romantic atmosphere. There was a tense atmosphere in the room after the argument.

atmosphere

Q: What does "atmosphere" mean?

The gases surrounding Earth; the mood of a place Atmosphere refers to the layer of gases surrounding a planet, particularly Earth's air. It also describes the mood, feeling, or ambience of a place or situation, such as a restaurant's welcoming atmosphere.

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Meaning: The gases surrounding Earth; the mood of a place

大气，气氛

atmósfera, ambiente

大気、雰囲気

대기, 분위기

Atmosphere refers to the layer of gases surrounding a planet, particularly Earth's air. It also describes the mood, feeling, or ambience of a place or situation, such as a restaurant's welcoming atmosphere.

「atmosphere」指的是围绕行星的气体层，特别是地球的空气。它也描述一个地方或情况的情绪、感觉或氛围，例如餐厅的温馨氛围。

«Atmosphere» se refiere a la capa de gases que rodea un planeta, particularmente el aire de la Tierra. También describe el estado de ánimo, sentimiento o ambiente de un lugar o situación, como el ambiente acogedor de un restaurante.

「atmosphere」は、惑星を取り囲むガスの層、特に地球の空気を指します。また、レストランの歓迎的な雰囲気など、場所や状況のムード、感じ、または雰囲気も表します。

Atmosphere는 행성을 둘러싸고 있는 기체 층, 특히 지구의 대기를 가리킵니다. 또한 장소나 상황의 기분, 느낌, 분위기를 나타내기도 하며, 예를 들어 레스토랑의 따뜻한 분위기 등을 표현할 때 사용됩니다.

Examples

The Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
地球大气层保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。
La atmósfera de la Tierra nos protege de la radiación solar dañina.
地球の大気は有害な太陽放射から私たちを守っています。
지구의 대기는 유해한 태양 복사로부터 우리를 보호합니다.
The restaurant had a lovely romantic atmosphere.
这家餐厅有一种可爱的浪漫气氛。
El restaurante tenía un ambiente romántico encantador.
そのレストランは素敵なロマンチックな雰囲気でした。
그 레스토랑은 아름다운 로맨틱한 분위기를 가지고 있었습니다.
There was a tense atmosphere in the room after the argument.
争吵之后，房间里气氛紧张。
Había un ambiente tenso en la habitación después de la discusión.
口論の後、部屋には緊張した雰囲気がありました。
말다툼 후 방 안에는 긴장된 분위기가 흘렀습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Modern Latin 'atmosphaera', from Greek 'atmos' (vapour, steam) and 'sphaira' (sphere, ball). Coined in the 17th century for the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth. The mood sense dates from the late 18th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Greek 'atmos' (vapour) and 'sphaira' (sphere). Scientists in the 17th century coined the term to describe the envelope of air surrounding Earth, but it soon expanded to mean any surrounding mood or feeling.