The meaning of Ambiances

noun

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Usage examples:

The surface tension of water is increased, and even the density of air surrounding the earth ebbs a…

verb

Express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.

Usage examples:

A meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired

noun

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

Usage examples:

Part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere

noun

The mixture of gases that surrounds some planets, such as the earth; the air

Usage examples:

The club provided a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for its members.

noun

The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

Usage examples:

The ceremony retains an aura of mystery

noun

A painted cloth hung at the back of a theatre stage as part of the scenery.

Usage examples:

Alex is happy with the art alliance and has volunteered to paint some scenery backdrops for them.

verb

Lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to.

Usage examples:

The rolling hills that backdropped our camp

noun

The part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.

Usage examples:

The house stands against a background of sheltering trees

verb

Form a background to.

Usage examples:

Windswept land backgrounded by the rockies

noun

Things that appear to be farther away or behind what is nearer or in front, esp. in a picture

Usage examples:

[ c ] he photographed the models against different backgrounds., [ u ] with so much noise in the ba…

noun

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Usage examples:

Running away was not in keeping with her character

verb

Inscribe or write (something).

Usage examples:

You have well charactered him

noun

The particular combination of things about a person or place, esp. things you cannot see, that make that person or place different from others

Usage examples:

[ c ] the idea was to modernize the house without changing its homey character., [ u ] it’s a theat…

noun

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

Usage examples:

Our cold, wet climate

noun

The general weather conditions usually found in a particular place

Usage examples:

[ c ] my parents like the warm, dry climate of arizona., there’s never been a climate of trust betw…

noun

The type of situation that exists at a particular time, including the feelings and opinions that are common

Usage examples:

Political/business/social climate most companies favour a stable business climate over such inducem…

noun

The natural colour, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.

Usage examples:

A smooth, pale complexion

noun

The color or appearance of the skin of a person’s face

Usage examples:

A dark/light/smooth complexion

noun

A sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.

Usage examples:

The walls threw back the echoes of his footsteps

verb

(of a sound) be repeated or reverberate after the original sound has stopped.

Usage examples:

Their footsteps echoed on the metal catwalks

proper noun

A nymph deprived of speech by hera in order to stop her chatter, and left able only to repeat what others had said.

noun

An essential or characteristic part of something abstract.

Usage examples:

The death had all the elements of a great tabloid story

noun

One of the parts of something that makes it work, or a quality that makes someone or something effective

Usage examples:

The heating element of a toaster, having a second income is an important element for most home buye…

verb

Be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.

Usage examples:

She felt someone touch her shoulder

noun

An act of touching something to examine it.

Usage examples:

I let him have a feel of my hair and kept saying ‘it's a bit of a shock, isn't it?’ (must have been…

verb

Be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

noun

An emotional state or reaction.

Usage examples:

A feeling of joy

adjective

Showing emotion or sensitivity.

Usage examples:

She was a feeling child

verb

Be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.

Usage examples:

She felt someone touch her shoulder

noun

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Usage examples:

The yoghurt comes in eight fruit flavours

verb

Alter or enhance the taste of (food or drink) by adding a particular ingredient.

Usage examples:

Chunks of chicken flavoured with herbs

noun

How food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself

Usage examples:

Add a little salt to bring out the flavour of the herbs., my fish was delicious but charles' beef h…

noun

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Usage examples:

His mother stood in the frame of the kitchen door, hands on her hips and a grim expression on her f…

verb

Place (a picture or photograph) in a frame.

Usage examples:

He had had the photo framed

noun

A set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgements can be made.

Usage examples:

The observer interprets what he sees in terms of his own cultural frame of reference

noun

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.

Usage examples:

His first impressions of manchester were very positive

noun

An idea or opinion of what someone or something is like

Usage examples:

It makes a bad impression if you’re late for an interview., [ + that clause ] i get the impression …

noun

A single time that an internet advertisement is seen by a user

Usage examples:

They market a company's product for a fixed rate per 1,000 impressions., this is the second impress…

verb

Direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction.

Usage examples:

People were looking at him

noun

An act of directing one's gaze in order to see someone or something.

Usage examples:

Let me get a closer look

exclamation

Used to call attention to what one is going to say.

Usage examples:

‘look, this is ridiculous.’

noun

A person's social environment.

Usage examples:

Gregory came from the same aristocratic milieu as sidonius

noun

The people and the physical and social conditions and events that provide a background in which someone acts or lives

Usage examples:

The irish-catholic milieu of chicago, a cultural milieu

noun

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Usage examples:

He appeared to be in a very good mood about something

noun

A category or form which indicates whether a verb expresses fact (indicative mood), command (imperative mood), question (interrogative mood), wish (optative mood), or conditionality (subjunctive mood).

Usage examples:

One is obliged to consider the interrelationship of tense and mood in arabic

noun

The way you feel at a particular time

Usage examples:

She’s in a good/bad mood today., "do you want to go to the movies?" "no, i’m not in the mood (= not…

noun

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Usage examples:

An improvement in product quality

adjective

Of good quality; excellent.

Usage examples:

He's a quality player

noun

The degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it

Usage examples:

Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise., the fabric was of the highest quality., we’…

noun

The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Usage examples:

A romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the river wye

verb

Put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position.

Usage examples:

Delaney set the mug of tea down

verb

Group (pupils or students) in sets according to ability.

noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

Usage examples:

We seek a harmony between body and spirit

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

Usage examples:

Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

noun

A state of mind or attitude

Usage examples:

It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit., rock music in the 1960s expressed the sp…

noun

A singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range.

Usage examples:

The serenade for tenor, horn, and strings

noun

The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

Usage examples:

The general tenor of the debate

noun

A man’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range

Usage examples:

Suddenly the tenor of the meeting changed, and people started insulting each other.

noun

A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.

Usage examples:

They were speaking in hushed tones

verb

Give greater strength or firmness to (the body or a muscle).

Usage examples:

Push-ups help tone your abs

noun

An instance of vibrating.

Usage examples:

Powerful vibrations from an earthquake

noun

Continuous quick, slight shaking movement

Usage examples:

Vibrations were felt hundreds of miles from the centre of the earthquake., aircraft manufacturers w…