| 释义 |
flying
I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of flien to fly — more at fly
1. : moving or capable of moving in the air with or as if with wings
< flying clouds >
2. : moving or made by moving lightly or rapidly
< sped on flying feet >
< made a flying start >
: intended for rapid movement or action
< a flying coach >
3. : passing about freely and usually without evident authority
< flying rumors >
4. : fleeting, transitory, brief
< a flying impression >
< a flying visit >
5. : having stylized wings — see brand illustration
6. of stairs : ascending without a turn
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of flien
1. flyings plural : fly II 7d
2. flyings plural, South & Midland : the lower leaves of the tobacco plant
3. : locomotion by air |