Dictionary Workbench Ondict

airspeed

Dictionary entry view. Switch to definition mode above when you know the meaning but not the word.

airspeed

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Air
air·speed /ˈeəspiːd $ ˈer-/ noun [singular, uncountable]  TTAthe speed at which a plane travels 飞行速度,空速
Examples from the Corpus
airspeedWe were showing an airspeed of 20 knots.Engine operation was normal and airspeed developed above rotation speed.We turned on a pre-arranged course and climbed at a predetermined rate of feed per minute at a certain airspeed.We stayed together, and landed on a dark, windy night with no airspeed indicator or brakes.For instance, if the airspeed is too high and begins to reduce, this is your indication to start levelling.For instance, flying level on a heading, if you are checking height there is no need to refer to the airspeed.Variable gearing changes aileron and elevator forces with airspeed Yaw damper is standard item but not flight limitation without.
air·speed nounChineseSyllable
at travels the a plane Corpus which speed


airspeed
airspeed /ˈeəspiːd $ ˈer-/ noun [singular, uncountable]
the speed at which a plane travels


air·speedBrE /ˈeəspiːd/ 🔊NAmE /ˈerspiːd/ 🔊 nounthe speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it is moving (飞机的)空速   compare ground speed