| 单词 | parafoil |
| 释义 | parafoil in British English (ˈpærəˌfɔɪl) noun a nonrigid aerofoil inflated by the wind, used in kites and paragliders Word origin C20: para(chute) + (aero)foilparafoil in American English (ˈpærəˌfɔil) noun a structure, usually made of a strong yet light fabric, having a shape similar tothat of an airplane wing, and used as a kite or a parachute Word origin [para-3 + (air)foil]para- is a combining form extracted from parachute, forming compounds denoting persons or things utilizing parachutes or landed by parachute.Other words that use the affix para- include: paradoctor, paradrop, paraglider, paratrooperExamples of 'parafoil' in a sentence |
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