flying

• Описывает что-либо, что движется по воздуху или способно к полёту.

Describes something that is moving through the air or capable of flight.

1. Moving through the airA2formal

   Capable of or engaged in flight through the air.

   Летящий

   • The flying bird soared high above the trees.
   • We took a flying lesson at the aviation school.
   • The flying machine was an early prototype of the airplane.

   Synonymsairborneglidingin flighton the wingsoaringvolantwinged

   Antonymsearthboundfixedlandedstationary

2. Fast or rapidB1informal

   Moving very quickly or at high speed.

   Молниеносный

   • He made a flying visit to the office before leaving town.
   • The car sped by at flying speed.
   • She left in a flying hurry after the meeting.

   Synonymsfasthastyhurriedquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymsslowslow-moving

3. Floating or suspendedB2formal

   Suspended in the air or appearing to float.

   Парящий

   • Flying dust particles filled the room after the explosion.
   • The flying banner waved in the wind.
   • Flying embers from the fire landed on the roof.

   Synonymsfloatingpoisedsuspended

   Antonymsearthboundrootedsettled

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или деятельность перемещения по воздуху, особенно на самолёте или как птица.

A noun referring to the action or activity of moving through the air, especially in an aircraft or as a bird.

uncountable

1. Act of moving through airA2formal

   The action or activity of moving through the air using aircraft or wings.

   Полёт

   • Flying is faster than driving to distant cities.
   • Commercial flying has become very safe.
   • He enjoys flying small planes on weekends.

   Synonymsflight

   Antonymsgroundinglanding

2. Sport or activityB1informal

   The sport or recreational activity of piloting aircraft or gliding.

   Пилотирование

   • Flying lessons cost more than driving lessons.
   • She took up flying after retirement.
   • Extreme flying sports like paragliding are thrilling.

   Synonymsairmanshipaviationflightgliding

• Глагол, обозначающий действие перемещения по воздуху, особенно с помощью крыльев или самолёта.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving through the air, especially using wings or an aircraft.

irregular verb

1. Travel through airA1formal

   To move through the air using wings or aircraft.

   Летать

   • Birds fly south in winter.
   • The plane will fly to Paris at 8 PM.
   • She learned to fly a helicopter.

   Synonymsaviateglidehoversoartake flightwing

2. Move quicklyA2informal

   To move or go very fast.

   Лететь

   • He flew down the stairs to answer the door.
   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • The car flew past us on the highway.

   Synonymsdartdashracerushshootspeedsprintwhizzipzoom

   Antonymscrawldawdleplodtrudge

3. Escape or fleeB1informal

   To run away quickly to avoid danger.

   Бежать

   • The thief flew from the scene of the crime.
   • They flew to safety during the storm.
   • He flew the country after the scandal.

   Synonymsabscondboltdecampescapefleeruntake flight

   Antonymsconfrontfaceremainstay

4. Operate aircraftB1formal

   To control or pilot an aircraft.

   Пилотировать самолёт

   • My father flies commercial jets for a living.
   • She flies small planes for fun.
   • The pilot flew the plane through turbulence.

   Synonymsaviatepilot

Phrasal variantsfly byfly on