yaw

• 指物体（如飞机、船只或车辆）偏离预定航向的偏航或侧滑运动，也指绕垂直轴的旋转。

A noun referring to an erratic deflection or deviation from an intended course, often used in the context of vehicles, aircraft, or ships.

1. Deviation from courseC1formal

   An unsteady or irregular movement away from a straight or intended path, especially in vehicles or aircraft.

   偏航

   • The pilot corrected the yaw of the aircraft during the storm.
   • Strong winds caused a sudden yaw in the boat's direction.
   • The car experienced a slight yaw on the icy road.

   同义词deviationdriftswerveswervingveer

• 指车辆、飞机或船只绕其垂直轴旋转，从而偏离既定航向的运动；也泛指偏离原定方向。

A verb used to describe the movement of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship, deviating from its intended course by rotating around its vertical axis.

1. C2formal

   To gape or be wide open, often used in a poetic or descriptive sense.

   豁然敞开

   • The chasm yawned before them, deep and dark.
   • The wound on his arm gaped open.
   • The cave mouth yawned wide, inviting exploration.

   同义词gapeopenspreadyawn

   反义词closesealshut

2. Deviate erratically from a set courseB2formal

   To move unsteadily or unpredictably from a planned path, especially in aviation or sailing.

   偏航

   • The plane began to yaw in the strong crosswind.
   • The ship yawed heavily as the storm hit.
   • The driver yawed the car to avoid the pothole.

   同义词deviatedriftsideslipskewstrayswerveveerwander

   反义词steadystraighten

3. Swerve off course momentarilyB2formal

   To make a brief, sharp turn away from the intended direction.

   偏离航线

   • The boat yawed to starboard before correcting.
   • The cyclist yawed suddenly to avoid a pedestrian.
   • The drone yawed left and then right as the pilot adjusted.

   同义词deviatesheerskewslewswerveveer