air

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɛə̯/

Verb

transitive intransitive Britain Multicultural-London-English slang

To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it. / To let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate. / To discuss varying viewpoints on a given topic.

Japanese Meaning

空気に触れさせる、または空気を当てることで乾燥させたり、清潔にしたりする / 部屋や建物に新鮮な空気を取り入れる、すなわち換気する / 議論して様々な見解や意見を述べる

What is this buttons?

Please air the blankets on the balcony to remove any dampness.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

湿気を取るために毛布をバルコニーで風に当ててください。

Details

Sense（1）

To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.

Sense（2）

To let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate.

It's getting quite stuffy in this room: let's open the windows and air it.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（3）

To discuss varying viewpoints on a given topic.

Thus, in spite of all opposition, the rural and urban assemblies retained the germ of local government, and in spite of the dual control, as the result of which much of their influence was nullified, they did have a certain value in airing abuses and suggesting improvements.

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