slipstream

[US]/'slɪpstriːm/
[UK]/'slɪp'strim/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (螺旋桨引起的)滑流,(行驶中车辆后的)气流,起带动作用的助力
Word Forms
过去式slipstreamed
现在分词slipstreaming

Phrases & Collocations

in the slipstream

在气流中

Example Sentences

The race car driver used the slipstream to gain an advantage.

赛车手利用尾流获得了优势。

Cyclists often take turns leading to benefit from the slipstream.

自行车手经常轮流领先以从尾流中获益。

In aerodynamics, slipstream refers to the flow of air behind a moving object.

在空气动力学中,尾流指的是移动物体后面的空气流动。

The airplane flew in the slipstream of another aircraft to save fuel.

飞机在另一架飞机的尾流中飞行,以节省燃料。

Drivers in a race strategically use slipstream to overtake their opponents.

赛车手在比赛中策略性地利用尾流超越对手。

The cyclist tucked in behind the leader to take advantage of the slipstream.

自行车手躲在领先者后面,以利用尾流。

Slipstreaming can significantly reduce air resistance for the following vehicle.

尾流可以显著减少跟随车辆的空气阻力。

Riders in a peloton use the slipstream effect to conserve energy during a race.

在比赛中,车队骑手利用尾流效应节约能量。

The swimmer positioned himself in the slipstream of the competitor to swim faster.

游泳选手将自己放在对手的尾流中,以更快地游泳。

Aircraft pilots often adjust their flight paths to take advantage of the slipstream.

飞行员经常调整飞行路径以利用尾流。

Real-world Examples

I would have transformed my behavior, my habits, lost in his charismatic slipstream.

我会改变我的行为,我的习惯,迷失在他的超凡魅力中。

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

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