whirlybird
/ˈwɜː.li.bɜːd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɝː.li.bɝːd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈ(h)wər-lē-ˌbərd How to pronounce whirlybird (audio)/ (ame, mw)
whirlybird — 名詞
- whirlybirdsingular
- whirlybirdsplural
1. an informal word for a helicopter, often used in a light or playful way
直升機
口語裡較輕鬆地指直升機
an informal word for a helicopter, often used in a light or playful way
Christopher filmed the rescue from a whirlybird above the flooded road.
Christopher 從直升機上拍下了淹水道路上的救援行動。
from a whirlybird for reporting or rescue scenes
Imani waved as the whirlybird landed beside the mountain clinic.
Imani 看著直升機降落在山區診所旁邊時揮手致意。
a whirlybird lands in an emergency setting
A news whirlybird circled the stadium before the concert began.
一架新聞直升機在演唱會開始前繞著體育場盤旋。
Roya felt calmer once the whirlybird lifted her father to safety.
Roya 看到直升機把父親送到安全地點後，才放下心來。
- helicopter
the neutral and standard word
- chopper
an informal alternative that often sounds rougher or more journalistic
文法句型
a whirlybird lands
from a whirlybird
news whirlybird
用法筆記
This word sounds casual and slightly playful. In official, technical, or aviation contexts, helicopter is the more neutral choice.