airliner
/ˈeəlaɪnə/ · /ˈerlaɪnər/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4610 in the learning path
大型客机；民航客机
Definitions
n. A large aircraft used to carry paying passengers.
大型客机；民航客机
Example
We watched a huge airliner land in the rain.
我们看着一架巨型客机在雨中降落。
Modern airliners can carry more passengers efficiently, although aviation remains a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
现代客机能够高效运载更多乘客，但航空业仍是温室气体的重要排放源。
Collocations
- a passenger airliner
- a commercial airliner
- a jet airliner
Word family
- airline (n.)
Synonyms
- passenger aircraft
Usage tip
airliner指客机；airline指航空公司，并非航班。
FAQ
- What does airliner mean?
- A large aircraft used to carry paying passengers.
- How is airliner pronounced?
- UK /ˈeəlaɪnə/, US /ˈerlaɪnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
