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air-conditioning

UK/,ɛrkən'dɪʃənɪŋ/US

Definitions

n.

A system that controls the temperature and humidity of the air indoors

空调系统;空气调节

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
airroot
+
-together, with
+
conditioninggive
=air-conditioning

air + conditioning = the regulating of indoor air. Transparent compound.

Common Collocations

  • 1.central air-conditioning中央空调
  • 2.air-conditioning system空调系统
  • 3.air-conditioning unit空调设备

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The air-conditioning broke down on the hottest day of the year.

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