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单词 aerodrome
释义

aerodrome

noun

aero·​drome ˈer-ə-ˌdrōm How to pronounce aerodrome (audio)
chiefly British
: airfield

Synonyms

  • airdrome
  • airfield
  • airport
  • field
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Example Sentences

landed at the aerodrome in Surrey, south of London
Recent Examples on the Web For a unique view of the area, go to the local aerodrome and take a flight on a vintage plane. Fiona Kerr, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021 The fatal incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. at the aerodrome in Saint-Esprit, Quebec, which is located approximately 37 miles north of Montreal, a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) confirms to PEOPLE. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2021 The company envisions rooftop aerodromes servicing a fleet of fixed-wing air taxis, carrying four passengers plus a pilot. Dan Neil, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018 The military report cited by NTV says that on Sept. 16 a lieutenant colonel and a senior lieutenant carried out a sortie at 2:47 p.m. from an aerodrome to practice live fire combat exercises. David Filipov, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

aero- + -drome

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

aerodrome

noun

chiefly British
as in airfield
a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and a terminal landed at the aerodrome in Surrey, south of London

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • airfield
  • airport
  • airstrip
  • airdrome
  • runway
  • field
  • heliport
  • air base
  • helipad
  • jetport
  • landing field
  • air park
  • landing strip
  • launchpad
  • pad
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