air defence helicopter — вертолет ПВО
air force base — авиационная база ВВС
an air of detachment — отрешённый вид
air Defence Command — командование ПВО
air raid precautions — гражданская пво
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In the air — Air Air ([^a]r), n. [OE. air, eir, F. air, L. a[ e]r, fr. Gr. ah r, air, mist, for a[digamma]hr, fr. root a[digamma] to blow, breathe, probably akin to E. wind. In sense 10 the French has taking a meaning fr. It. aria atmosphere, air, fr. the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on the air — Air Air ([^a]r), n. [OE. air, eir, F. air, L. a[ e]r, fr. Gr. ah r, air, mist, for a[digamma]hr, fr. root a[digamma] to blow, breathe, probably akin to E. wind. In sense 10 the French has taking a meaning fr. It. aria atmosphere, air, fr. the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Off-the-air — For the Adult Swim television series, see Off the Air (TV series). In telecommunication, the term off air or off the air has the following meanings: In radio communications systems, pertaining to a radio station or television station that is… … Wikipedia
in the air — {adv. phr.} 1. In everyone s thoughts. * /Christmas was in the air for weeks before./ * /The war filled people s thoughts every day; it was in the air./ Compare: IN THE WIND. 2. Meeting the bodily senses; surrounding you so as to be smelled or… … Dictionary of American idioms
in the air — {adv. phr.} 1. In everyone s thoughts. * /Christmas was in the air for weeks before./ * /The war filled people s thoughts every day; it was in the air./ Compare: IN THE WIND. 2. Meeting the bodily senses; surrounding you so as to be smelled or… … Dictionary of American idioms
on the air — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or TV. * /His show is on the air at six o clock./ * /The ball game is on the air now./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the air — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or TV. * /His show is on the air at six o clock./ * /The ball game is on the air now./ … Dictionary of American idioms
clear the air — {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. * /The President s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing./ * /When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air… … Dictionary of American idioms
clear the air — {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. * /The President s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing./ * /When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air… … Dictionary of American idioms
off the air — {adj. phr.} Not broadcasting; observing radio silence. * /The talk show is off the air on Wednesdays and Fridays./ … Dictionary of American idioms
off the air — {adj. phr.} Not broadcasting; observing radio silence. * /The talk show is off the air on Wednesdays and Fridays./ … Dictionary of American idioms
