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heavier-than-air

/ˈhev.i.ər ðən ɛər/

翻译: 指比空气重的物体,尤指飞行器,依靠空气动力学升力飞行,而不是像气球那样利用浮力。

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adjective

/ˈhev.i.ər ðən ɛər/C2formaltechnical
  • zh指比空气重的物体,尤指飞行器,依靠空气动力学升力飞行,而不是像气球那样利用浮力。

Describes an object, especially an aircraft, that is denser than the surrounding air and relies on aerodynamic lift for flight.

  1. Aircraft typeC1formaltechnical

    Relating to an aircraft that is heavier than the air it displaces, requiring lift from wings or rotors to fly.

    zh重航空器

    • The Wright brothers invented the first heavier-than-air flying machine.
    • Helicopters and airplanes are both heavier-than-air aircraft.
    • Modern aviation relies on heavier-than-air designs for transportation.

    反义词lighter-than-air

词形
  • more heavier-than-air comparative form
  • most heavier-than-air superlative form