Dictionary entry
air current
noun
气流
a flow of air, especially in a confined space or the atmosphere
In use
The air current from the fan helped cool the room.
Birds can glide on air currents without flapping their wings.
The design of the ventilation system controls the air current in the building.
an air current + VERB
常用不定冠词修饰，表示一股特定的气流。
An air current rose from the floor.
一股气流从地板上升起。
VERB + an air current
The fan creates an air current.
风扇产生一股气流。
Common mistakes
The current air in the experiment was controlled.The air current in the experiment was controlled.
英语中 'air current' 是固定名词短语，表示'气流'，而'current air' 意为'当前空气'，词序错误导致含义改变。
The airflow in the duct is steady.The air current in the duct is steady.
在医学术语中，'air current' 是标准表达，而 'airflow' 多用于工程语境，此处应用 'air current' 以匹配医学含义。
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