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airwaves

/air-weyvz/US // ˈɛərˌweɪvz //UK // (ˈɛəˌweɪvz) //

电波,波段,空中电波,空中电报

Definitions

n.名词(复数) plural noun
  1. 1
    • : the media of radio and television broadcasting: The airwaves were filled with news flashes about the crisis.

Examples

  • As a prolific and early entry in the cannon of television drama, The Twilight Zone never fully disappeared from the airwaves.

  • This was, after all, a time when heavy bass and kick drums dominated the mainstream R&B airwaves.

  • All airwaves our ours to let you use wisely, including the internet.

  • With none of his opponents on the airwaves, Wolf has shot to a massive lead for the May 20 primary.

  • By the time a show on a hot financial or investing topic hits the airwaves, the phenomenon is usually over.

  • We should insist that the public interest be fully served through the public's airwaves.

  • The airwaves are a public trust, and broadcasters also have to help us in this effort to strengthen our democracy.

  • Interestingly enough, they reach huge audiences by using the rent free public airwaves.