aileron
/ˈeɪlərɒn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeɪlərɑːn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈā-lə-ˌrän/ (ame, mw)
aileron — 名詞
- aileronsingular
- aileronsplural
1. Ailerons are hinged panels on the rear section of each airplane wing. The two pa
副翼
機翼後緣的可動翼面，控制飛機滾轉
Ailerons are hinged panels on the rear section of each airplane wing. The two panels move in opposite directions — when the left aileron tilts up, the right one tilts down — which causes the airplane to roll sideways, allowing the pilot to steer left or right.
During the pre-flight check, the ground crew tested both ailerons to make sure they moved freely.
在飛行前檢查時，地勤人員測試了兩個副翼，確認它們能自由活動。
plural: both ailerons
The pilot pushed the stick to the left; the left aileron rose and the right one lowered.
飛行員將操縱桿向左推，於是左副翼上升，右副翼下降。
opposite movement: left rises / right lowers
Ice buildup on the ailerons can make an aircraft dangerously hard to control.
副翼上的積冰可能導致飛機難以操控。
On the Boeing 737, ailerons work with spoilers to help the plane bank during turns.
在波音737上，副翼和擾流板一起協助飛機在轉彎時傾斜。
When a cable snapped, the right aileron stopped responding to the captain's controls.
一條鋼纜斷裂後，右副翼無法回應機長的操控。
用法筆記
Ailerons always come in pairs — one on each wing. They move in opposite directions to make the aircraft roll. Do not confuse with flaps, which extend on both wings together to increase lift during takeoff and landing.