英语词汇“parachute”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

par·a·chute

(părə-sht′)

1. An apparatus used to retard free fall from an aircraft, consisting of a light, usually hemispherical canopy attached by cords to a harness and worn or stored folded until deployed in descent.

2. Any of various similar unpowered devices that are used for retarding free-speeding or free-falling motion.

v. par·a·chut·ed, par·a·chut·ing, par·a·chutes

v.tr.

To drop (supplies or troops, for example) by means of a parachute.

v.intr.

To descend by means of a parachute.

[French : para(sol), parasol; see PARASOL + chute, fall; see CHUTE.]

par′a·chutic adj.

para·chut′ist, para·chut′er n.

单词	parachute
释义	par·a·chute (părə-sht′) n. 1. An apparatus used to retard free fall from an aircraft, consisting of a light, usually hemispherical canopy attached by cords to a harness and worn or stored folded until deployed in descent. 2. Any of various similar unpowered devices that are used for retarding free-speeding or free-falling motion. v. par·a·chut·ed, par·a·chut·ing, par·a·chutes v.tr. To drop (supplies or troops, for example) by means of a parachute. v.intr. To descend by means of a parachute. [French : para(sol), parasol; see PARASOL + chute, fall; see CHUTE.] par′a·chutic adj. para·chut′ist, para·chut′er n.
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