airbrake

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A brake (slowing device) that is operated pneumatically (by air pressure).
    — The powerful airbrake of the truck quickly brought it to a stop.
  2. A movable control surface that extends to increase drag without affecting lift (unlike a spoiler); a device that provides aerodynamic braking.
    — The BAe 146 and Fokker 100's tailcone-mounted airbrakes allow them to slow down quickly for steep approaches without experiencing the lift degradation seen with spoiler-only aircraft.

词形变化

airbrakes plural air brake alternative

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词源

From air + brake.
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