ventilate
/ˈventɪleɪt/ · /ˈventəleɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5441 in the learning path
使通风
Definitions
v. To allow fresh air to enter and circulate through somewhere.
使通风
v. To express or discuss opinions and concerns openly.
公开表达；公开讨论
Example
Open both windows to ventilate the kitchen after cooking.
做完饭后打开两扇窗，给厨房通风。
Schools should ventilate classrooms regularly to improve indoor air quality and create healthier learning environments.
学校应定期给教室通风，以改善室内空气质量，创造更健康的学习环境。
Collocations
- ventilate a room
- well-ventilated buildings
- ventilate grievances
Word family
- ventilation (n.)
- ventilator (n.)
- ventilated (adj.)
Synonyms
- air
Usage tip
使通风是常用义；表示公开讨论时较正式。
FAQ
- What does ventilate mean?
- To allow fresh air to enter and circulate through somewhere. To express or discuss opinions and concerns openly.
- How is ventilate pronounced?
- UK /ˈventɪleɪt/, US /ˈventəleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
