airplane
/ˈeəpleɪn/ · /ˈerpleɪn/
CEFR level A1Topic TravelWord #165 in the learning path
飞机
Definitions
n. A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
飞机
Example
We watched the airplane disappear behind a white cloud.
我们看着飞机消失在一朵白云后面。
Travelling by airplane connects remote communities to essential services, although it also contributes to carbon emissions.
乘飞机出行让偏远社区能够获得必要服务，但也会增加碳排放。
Collocations
- board an airplane
- fly an airplane
- passenger airplane
Synonyms
- plane
- aeroplane
- aircraft
Usage tip
airplane常用于美式英语，英式通常用aeroplane。
FAQ
- What does airplane mean?
- A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
- How is airplane pronounced?
- UK /ˈeəpleɪn/, US /ˈerpleɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
