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词汇 gyrocopter
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Definition of gyrocopter in English:

gyrocopter

nounˈdʒʌɪrə(ʊ)kɒptəˈjīrəˌkäptər
  • A small, light single-seater autogiro.

    (单座的小型)自转旋翼飞机

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A combination of gusty weather and the relative inexperience of the pilot led to a gyrocopter going out of control and crashing, killing two men, an inquest heard.
    • A helicopter's rotor is powered but a gyrocopter's rotor is passive.
    • The gyrocopter is believed to have taken off from a local airfield and the identities of the deceased are due to be released today.
    • In the air, the car would function as a gyrocopter, using a conventional propeller to provide thrust and helicopter-style rotors for lift.
    • A gyrocopter vehicle would also be a good fit and fun to play with.

Origin

From gyro- 'relating to rotation', on the pattern of helicopter.

Definition of gyrocopter in US English:

gyrocopter

nounˈjīrəˌkäptər
  • A small, light single-seater autogiro.

    (单座的小型)自转旋翼飞机

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A helicopter's rotor is powered but a gyrocopter's rotor is passive.
    • In the air, the car would function as a gyrocopter, using a conventional propeller to provide thrust and helicopter-style rotors for lift.
    • A combination of gusty weather and the relative inexperience of the pilot led to a gyrocopter going out of control and crashing, killing two men, an inquest heard.
    • A gyrocopter vehicle would also be a good fit and fun to play with.
    • The gyrocopter is believed to have taken off from a local airfield and the identities of the deceased are due to be released today.

Origin

From gyro- ‘relating to rotation’, on the pattern of helicopter.

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