「atmosphere」這個詞在英語中有多重含義，既可以指大氣層、空氣，也可以指氛圍、環境或某種特定的氣氛。例如：
「The burning of fossil fuels results in the pollution of the atmosphere.」（礦物燃料的燃燒導致了大氣污染。）
「The atmosphere of the city is very much polluted.」（那個城市的空氣受到嚴重污染。）
「The old house is full of atmosphere, it's very interesting.」（這座老房子情趣盎然。）
「There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them.」（他們之間有一種相互信任的氣氛。）
「Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.」（用音樂和照明創造一種浪漫的氣氛。）
「There was a smell of coffee pervading the atmosphere.」（空氣里瀰漫著咖啡的氣味。）
「The style and atmosphere in their poems has often led to comparisons with poets such as Du Fu and Li Bai.」（他們的詩歌風格和氛圍經常會引發人們將其與杜甫和李白的詩對比。）