airdrop

/ˈeədrɒp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈerdrɑːp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈer-ˌdräp/ (ame, mw)

airdrop — noun

1. The delivery of goods, equipment, or people by releasing them from an aircraft w

1.名詞B2
釋義

The delivery of goods, equipment, or people by releasing them from an aircraft with a parachute so they float down and land safely, often used when roads are blocked or the area is dangerous.

例句

After the earthquake, the Red Cross arranged an airdrop of food packages for the isolated mountain villages.

collocation: arrange an airdrop of [supplies]

During the conflict, the army carried out an airdrop of ammunition and medical kits to troops behind enemy lines.

collocation: carry out an airdrop

同義詞
  • parachute drop

    more specific about the method; used for smaller-scale or single-item deliveries

  • cargo drop

    focuses on goods rather than people; common in military logistics

用法筆記

Unlike 'airlift', an airdrop does not require an aircraft to land — it can reach places where runways are damaged or non-existent.

常見錯誤

❌The plane did an airlift of food to the flooded town.' (when no landing happened)
✅The plane did an airdrop of food to the flooded town.
💡'airlift' involves landing; 'airdrop' means items are dropped with a parachute.