单词 | retro-thrust |
释义 | > as lemmasretro-thrust retro-thrust n. Brit. /ˈrɛtrəʊθrʌst/ , U.S. /ˈrɛtroʊˌθrəst/ thrust provided by retro-rockets; the action or an act of using such thrust; cf. reverse thrust n. at reverse adj. and adv. Compounds 2.ΚΠ 1956 Missiles & Rockets Oct. 64/1 Larger rockets employing a retro-thrust braking system during the descent to the moon. 1979 D. Adams Hitch Hiker's Guide to Galaxy xvii. 98 ‘Okay, Ford,’ he said, ‘full retro thrust and ten degrees starboard’. 2001 D. Shayler Gemini 238 Perform a retro-thrust to a different orbit and attempt rendezvous. < as lemmas |
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