nonflying

IPA/ˌnɒnˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
IPA/ˌnɑːnˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/

nonflying — adjective

  • nonflyingpositive
  • more nonflyingcomparative
  • most nonflyingsuperlative

1. describing a bird, insect, or other creature that naturally lacks the physical a

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a bird, insect, or other creature that naturally lacks the physical ability to move through the air by flying

例句

The ostrich is a large nonflying bird that can run faster than most horses.

collocation: nonflying bird

Penguins are nonflying seabirds that use their wings to swim underwater.

collocation: nonflying seabird

同義詞
  • flightless

    more common synonym for birds and insects; flightless bird is the standard term

  • ground-dwelling

    emphasises the habitat rather than the inability to fly

反義詞
  • flying

    the direct opposite

  • aerial

    describes animals that spend time in the air

文法句型

nonflying + noun (bird / insect / animal)

用法筆記

Use only for creatures that cannot fly by nature, not for temporarily grounded animals.

常見錯誤

❌A bird with a broken wing is nonflying.
✅A bird with a broken wing is temporarily unable to fly.
💡nonflying refers to a permanent natural inability, not a temporary condition.

2. relating to travel that does not involve an aircraft, or describing a person who

2.形容詞B1
釋義

relating to travel that does not involve an aircraft, or describing a person whose work or journey keeps them on the ground rather than in the air

例句

Harper took a nonflying route from London to Paris, travelling by train and ferry.

collocation: nonflying route

Rosa's doctor advised a nonflying trip, so Rosa booked a compartment on the overnight train.

collocation: nonflying trip

同義詞
  • ground

    shorter, more common alternative in compound nouns (ground staff, ground crew)

  • land-based

    emphasises transport on land rather than in the air

反義詞
  • flying

    direct opposite in both travel and employment contexts

  • airborne

    used for personnel or operations in the air

文法句型

nonflying + noun (route / passenger / personnel / crew)

用法筆記

Commonly appears in travel contexts contrasting air travel with rail, road, or sea transport. Also used in aviation-employment contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The nonflying bird stayed in its cage.
✅The flightless bird stayed in its cage.
💡nonflying for sense 2 belongs in travel contexts; for animals use flightless or sense 1.