On the air Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛɹ
AHN-thuh-AIR
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeə
ON-the-AIR
释义
Being broadcast on radio or television at the present moment. The phrase can also refer to a person or program that is currently live to the public.
用法与细微差别
Mostly used in broadcasting contexts for live shows. Can be used for both radio and TV. Common phrases: 'go on the air' (start broadcasting), 'off the air' (not broadcasting anymore). Not used for internet livestreams as often.
Spanish: al airePortuguese (BR): no arPortuguese (PT): no arChinese (Simplified): 播出中Chinese (Traditional): 播出中Hindi: ऑन एयरArabic: على الهواءBengali: অন-এয়ার - সম্প্রচারেRussian: в эфиреJapanese: オンエア中 - 放送中Vietnamese: đang phát sóngKorean: 생방송 중 - 방송 중Turkish: yayındaUrdu: آن ایئر - براہِ راست نشرIndonesian: sedang disiarkan - mengudara
例句
The radio show is on the air now.
basic
We will be on the air at 8 p.m.
basic
The show goes on the air every morning.
basic
Don't say anything embarrassing while you're on the air!
natural
They went on the air with breaking news about the storm.
natural
My favorite DJ is finally on the air again after a long break.
natural