helicopter
/ˈhelɪkɒptə/ · /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1171 in the learning path
直升机
Definitions
n. An aircraft with rotating blades that can rise straight upwards.
直升机
Example
A helicopter landed in the field behind our house.
一架直升机降落在我们屋后的田野里。
A rescue helicopter can reach isolated communities when floods make roads unsafe for emergency vehicles.
当洪水使道路无法供救援车辆安全通行时，救援直升机可以抵达被困的偏远社区。
Collocations
- rescue helicopter
- helicopter pilot
- by helicopter
Synonyms
- chopper
Usage tip
乘直升机用by helicopter，中间不加冠词。
FAQ
- What does helicopter mean?
- An aircraft with rotating blades that can rise straight upwards.
- How is helicopter pronounced?
- UK /ˈhelɪkɒptə/, US /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
