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Entries (in a dictionary) (Instruction: 1.SYN = synonym同义词/近义词2. collocation搭配词组3.phrases词组) at?mo?sphere / ˊ?tm?sf?? / noun 1. [ uncountable and countable ] the feeling that an event or place gives you : eg: The hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere . The atmosphere at home was rather tense. atmosphere of : An atmosphere of optimism dominated the conference. 2. the atmosphere the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth 3. [ countable usually singular ] the air inside a room : eg: a smoky atmosphere Collocation: 1.adjectives+ atmosphere a good atmosphere The club has a good atmosphere. a happy/cheerful atmosphere Its a good school and it has a very happy atmosphere. a relaxed/friendly/informal atmosphere Helens flat has a very relaxed atmosphere. a carnival/festive atmosphere (= when people are celebrating something ) Outside the stadium, there was a carnival atmosphere. a welcoming atmosphere (= when a place you arrive at feels friendly ) The bar provides a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxing evening drink. a cosy atmosphere (= when a building, room etc is small, comfortable, and warm ) With its low ceilings and open fire, the house has a cosy atmosphere. a bad atmosphere Theres a bad atmosphere among the staff. a strained/tense atmosphere (= not relaxed ) As soon as I went in, I was aware of the tense atmosphere in the room. 2. atmosphere + verbs verbs + atmosphere the atmosphere changes New owners bought the hotel and the whole atmosphere changed. create a good/bad atmosphere Lighting is one of the most effective ways of creating a good atmosphere. ex?ist / ?ɡˊz?st / verb [ intransitive not in progressive ] 1. to happen or be present in a particular situation or place : eg: Opportunities exist for students to gain scholarship. Stop pretending that the problem doesn’t exist. 2. to be real or alive : eg: Do fairies really exist? Tom acts as if I don’t exist at times. 3. to stay alive, especially in a difficult situation when you