aerial
/ˈeəriəl/ · /ˈeriəl/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #4178 in the learning path
空中的；从空中进行的
Definitions
adj. Happening in the air or done from above the ground.
空中的；从空中进行的
n. A device that receives or sends radio or television signals.
天线
Example
The aerial photograph showed our house beside the river.
这张航拍照片拍出了我们河边的房子。
Aerial surveys allow researchers to monitor forest loss across remote regions without disturbing wildlife.
航空调查让研究人员能够监测偏远地区的森林流失，而不惊扰野生动物。
Collocations
- aerial photography
- an aerial view
- an aerial survey
- a television aerial
Word family
- aerially (adv.)
Usage tip
作“天线”主要用于英式英语；美式常用antenna。
FAQ
- What does aerial mean?
- Happening in the air or done from above the ground. A device that receives or sends radio or television signals.
- How is aerial pronounced?
- UK /ˈeəriəl/, US /ˈeriəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
