单词 | pararescue |
释义 | pararescue in American English (ˈpærəˌrɛskju) US noun the rescue of a person or persons from a dangerous situation by parachutists Word origin para-2 + rescuepararescue in American English (ˈpærəˌreskjuː) noun a rescue, as of persons caught in a disaster, accomplished by parachutists Word origin [1945–50; para-3 + rescue]This word is first recorded in the period 1945–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: RNA, ergative, individual medley, poison pill, shootoutpara- is a combining form extracted from parachute, forming compounds denoting persons or things utilizing parachutes or landed by parachute.Other words that use the affix para- include: paradoctor, paradrop, paraglider, paratrooper |
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