atmospheric
UK/ætmәs'ferik/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to the atmosphere of a planet
大气的，大气层的
adj.
Creating a distinctive, often beautiful or evocative mood
富有氛围感的，营造意境的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedatmospherroot
+
-icball, globe, round body
=atmospheric
atmosphere + -ic (adjective) = 'of the atmosphere.' It splits along the two senses of atmosphere: scientifically 'of the air' (atmospheric pressure), and informally 'full of mood' (atmospheric lighting).
Common Collocations
- 1.atmospheric pressure大气压力
- 2.atmospheric conditions大气条件
- 3.atmospheric music有氛围感的音乐
- 4.highly atmospheric非常有意境的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Atmospheric pressure drops as you climb a mountain.
- 2.
The film's dim, atmospheric lighting set an eerie tone.
- 3.
Scientists study atmospheric changes to predict the weather.