释义 |
aerodonetics in British English (ˌɛərəʊdəˈnɛtɪks) noun(functioning as singular) the study of soaring or gliding flight, esp the study of gliders Word origin C20: from Greek aerodonetos tossed in the air, from aero- + donētos, past participle of donein to toss aerodonetics in American English (ˌɛroʊdoʊˈnɛtɪks; ˌ ɛrədoʊˈnɛtɪks) noun the science of soaring in a glider Word origin < Gr aerodonētos, soaring, air-tossed < aēr, air + donein, to shake + -ics |