wingspread

• 名词，指鸟类、昆虫或飞机双翼完全展开时两端翼尖之间的距离。

A noun referring to the distance between the tips of the wings of a bird, insect, or aircraft when fully extended.

1. Wing span of a bird or insectB2formal

   The distance between the tips of the wings of a bird, bat, or insect when fully extended.

   翼展

   • The eagle's wingspread measured over two meters.
   • The butterfly had a wingspread of nearly ten centimeters.
   • Scientists recorded the wingspread of the migrating birds.

   同义词spanwingspan

2. Aircraft wingspanB2formal

   The linear distance between the two extremities of an aircraft's wing.

   翼展

   • The new jet has a wingspread of 60 meters.
   • Engineers calculated the optimal wingspread for stability.
   • The wingspread of the glider allows it to soar efficiently.

   同义词spanwingspan