单词 | to strap in |
释义 | > as lemmasto strap (oneself) in e. to strap (oneself) in: in an aircraft, to fasten one's safety belt. Also absol. (occasionally with up or without adv.). ΘΚΠ society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [verb (transitive)] > seat-belt to strap (oneself) in1913 1913 Flight 20 Sept. 1040/2 Neither the pilot nor passenger was strapped in. 1919 J. Buchan Mr. Standfast i. ix. 173 He signalled to me to strap myself in..and he proceeded to practise ‘stunts’—the loop, the spinning nose-dive, and others. 1958 ‘J. Castle’ & A. Hailey Flight into Danger v. 72 Better strap yourself in... You must have watched the pilot quite a lot. 1962 L. Deighton Ipcress File v. 31 The steward helped him strap in. 1970 ‘R. Llewellyn’ But we didn't get Fox vii. 69 She waited for me to strap, started a jet..and taxied down the loop. 1977 Royal Air Force Yearbk. 29 The excellent leverage of the straps is a noteworthy point and enables the pilots to strap in tightly and securely. 1977 ‘O. Jacks’ Autumn Heroes v. 69 Gerry Steinberg was strapping up beside his pilot. < as lemmas |
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