单词 | bombardier |
释义 | Word Frequency bombardier(ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə) noun 1. the member of a bomber aircrew responsible for aiming and releasing the bombs 2. British a noncommissioned rank below the rank of sergeant in the Royal Artillery 3. Also called: bombardier beetle any of various small carabid beetles of the genus Brachinus, esp B. crepitans of Europe, which defend themselves by ejecting a jet of volatile fluid Word origin C16: from Old French: one directing a bombard; see bombardWord Frequency Bombardier(ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə) noun trademark Canadian a snow tractor, typically having caterpillar tracks at the rear and skis at the front Word origin C20: named after J. A. Bombardier, Canadian inventor and manufacturer |
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