air-conditioning
/ˈeə kəndɪʃənɪŋ/ · /ˈer kəndɪʃənɪŋ/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1813 in the learning path
空调；空气调节系统
Definitions
n. A system that cools indoor air and controls humidity.
空调；空气调节系统
Example
Please turn on the air-conditioning before the guests arrive.
请在客人到来之前打开空调。
Greater reliance on air-conditioning during heatwaves can place considerable pressure on urban electricity supplies.
热浪期间对空调依赖加深，可能给城市电力供应带来很大压力。
Collocations
- air-conditioning system
- central air-conditioning
- turn on the air-conditioning
Word family
- air conditioner (n.)
- air-conditioned (adj.)
Usage tip
不可数；一台空调机用an air conditioner。
FAQ
- What does air-conditioning mean?
- A system that cools indoor air and controls humidity.
- How is air-conditioning pronounced?
- UK /ˈeə kəndɪʃənɪŋ/, US /ˈer kəndɪʃənɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
