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barrage balloon

/ˈbærɑːʒ bəˌluːn/

翻译: 一种用缆绳系留在地面的大型气球,历史上曾用于防空,通过在空中设置障碍物来防御低空飞行的飞机。

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/ˈbærɑːʒ bəˌluːn/C1formaltechnical
  • zh一种用缆绳系留在地面的大型气球,历史上曾用于防空,通过在空中设置障碍物来防御低空飞行的飞机。

A large balloon tethered with cables, historically used as a defensive measure against low-flying aircraft by creating an obstacle in the sky.

  1. Defensive aerial barrierC1formal

    A large balloon tethered with cables, used to create a physical obstacle against low-flying enemy aircraft.

    zh阻塞气球

    • During World War II, barrage balloons were deployed over London to protect against dive bombers.
    • The city's skyline was dotted with barrage balloons to deter enemy planes.
    • Barrage balloons were an effective low-tech defense against air raids.