jet-propelled

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch einen Strahlantrieb angetrieben wird; wird oft im übertragenen Sinn für außergewöhnliche Geschwindigkeit oder Dynamik verwendet.

Describes something that is propelled by a jet engine; often used figuratively to mean extremely fast or dynamic.

1. Propelled by a jet engineB2formal

   Moved forward by the force of a jet engine, typically referring to aircraft or vehicles.

   Düsenantrieb

   • The jet-propelled aircraft reached supersonic speeds.
   • Modern fighter jets are jet-propelled for rapid acceleration.
   • The new jet-propelled boat can travel across the ocean quickly.

   Synonymeturbojet

2. Very fast or powerfulC1informal

   Used figuratively to describe something that moves or progresses extremely quickly.

   Rasant

   • The company's jet-propelled growth surprised all analysts.
   • His career took a jet-propelled leap after the promotion.
   • The team's jet-propelled response to the crisis was impressive.

   Synonymebreakneckexpressfastlightningmeteoricquickrapidspeedyswiftwhirlwind

   Antonymelethargicslowsluggish