aircraft
/ˈeəkrɑːft/ · /ˈerkræft/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #3279 in the learning path
飞机；航空器
Definitions
n. a vehicle that flies, such as a plane or helicopter
飞机；航空器
Example
A small aircraft flew low over the fields.
一架小型飞机低空飞过田野。
Developing more efficient aircraft could reduce fuel consumption, although growing passenger demand may limit the environmental benefits.
研发效率更高的飞机可以降低燃料消耗，但不断增长的旅客需求可能限制其环境效益。
Collocations
- commercial aircraft
- passenger aircraft
- light aircraft
- aircraft maintenance
Usage tip
aircraft单复数同形，不能加-s。
FAQ
- What does aircraft mean?
- a vehicle that flies, such as a plane or helicopter
- How is aircraft pronounced?
- UK /ˈeəkrɑːft/, US /ˈerkræft/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
