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jet-propelled

/ˈdʒet prəˈpeld/

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adjective

/ˈdʒet prəˈpeld/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает что-то, приводимое в движение реактивным двигателем; часто используется в переносном смысле для обозначения чрезвычайной скорости или динамичности.

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.

    ruРеактивный

    • 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.

    Synonymsturbojet

  2. Very fast or powerfulC1informal

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

    ruСтремительный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbreakneckexpressfastlightningmeteoricquickrapidspeedyswiftwhirlwind

    Antonymslethargicslowsluggish

Forms
  • more jet-propelled comparative form
  • most jet-propelled superlative form