jet stream

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Related topics: Meteorology

ˈjet stream noun [singular]  HEMa current of very strong winds high above the Earth’s surface 〔地球高空的〕喷射气流，高速气流

Examples from the Corpus

jet stream• El Nino also diverts the paths of the jet stream and storms.• Recently the jet stream has retreated northward, meteorologists say, leaving the field undefended against those intrusive southern storms.• You almost feel guilty paying attention to the jet stream of consciousness.• The aircraft would have crossed this jet stream at a shallow angle which would have resulted in considerably reduced ground speed.• The forecast issued at Keflavik did not mention this jet stream.

ˈjet stream nounChineseSyllable  

Corpus a of above strong the high current winds very

jet stream
ˈjet stream noun [singular]
a current of very strong winds high above the Earth’s surface

jet streamBrE /ˈdʒet striːm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈdʒet striːm/ 🔊 noun (usually the jet stream) [singular] a strong wind that blows high above the earth and that has an effect on the weather （地球高空的）急流 [countable] the flow of gases from a plane's engine （飞机发动机的）喷气流