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heavier-than-air craft

/ˈhevɪər ðæn ɛː krɑːft/

翻译: 指任何依靠空气动力学升力飞行的航空器,如飞机、直升机和滑翔机,以区别于气球、飞艇等轻于空气的航空器。

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/ˈhevɪər ðæn ɛː krɑːft/C1formaltechnical
  • zh指任何依靠空气动力学升力飞行的航空器,如飞机、直升机和滑翔机,以区别于气球、飞艇等轻于空气的航空器。

A technical term for any aircraft that achieves flight through aerodynamic lift, such as airplanes, helicopters, and gliders, as opposed to lighter-than-air craft like balloons or airships.

  1. Aircraft that flies using aerodynamic liftC1formal

    A vehicle that is heavier than the surrounding air and achieves flight by generating lift through its wings or rotors, as opposed to lighter-than-air craft like balloons or airships.

    zh重于空气的航空器

    • The Wright brothers invented the first successful heavier-than-air craft in 1903.
    • Modern heavier-than-air craft include airplanes, helicopters, and drones.
    • Unlike a hot air balloon, a heavier-than-air craft requires forward motion to stay aloft.