supersonic
/ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/ · /ˌsuːpɚˈsɑːnɪk/
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超音速的
Definitions
adj. Travelling faster than sound, or involving such speeds.
超音速的
Example
We heard a loud boom as the supersonic aircraft passed.
超音速飞机飞过时，我们听到了一声巨响。
Supersonic passenger aircraft could shorten international journeys, but their noise and fuel consumption remain major concerns.
超音速客机可以缩短国际旅程，但其噪声和燃油消耗仍是主要问题。
Collocations
- supersonic speed
- supersonic aircraft
- supersonic flight
Word family
- sonic (adj.)
- subsonic (adj.)
Antonyms
- subsonic
Usage tip
指速度超过声速；“超声波的”通常用ultrasonic。
FAQ
- What does supersonic mean?
- Travelling faster than sound, or involving such speeds.
- How is supersonic pronounced?
- UK /ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/, US /ˌsuːpɚˈsɑːnɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
