sweptback

• 形容向后倾斜或后掠的形状，常用于描述机翼或头发向后梳理的样式。

An obsolete adjective describing something that is swept backward, typically used in reference to the shape of wings or hair.

1. Aircraft wing designC1formaltechnical

   Angled rearward from the point of attachment, typically used for aircraft wings to improve aerodynamic performance at high speeds.

   后掠

   • The fighter jet's sweptback wings allow it to fly at supersonic speeds.
   • Modern commercial aircraft often feature sweptback wings for fuel efficiency.
   • The design of the sweptback wing reduces drag during flight.

   同义词backsweptswept

2. Hair stylingB2informal

   Combed or styled so that the hair is directed backward away from the face.

   向后梳的

   • He wore his hair in a sweptback style for the formal event.
   • The model's sweptback hairstyle accentuated her cheekbones.
   • She used gel to achieve a sleek sweptback look.