slipstream
US /ˈslɪp.striːm/
UK /ˈslɪp.striːm/
名词
1.
尾流, 气流
a current of air or water driven back by a revolving propeller or jet engine
示例:
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The boat left a long slipstream behind it.
船身后留下了长长的尾流。
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The cyclist tried to get into the slipstream of the lead rider.
骑手试图进入领先者的气流中。
2.
潮流, 趋势, 影响
a following movement or trend
示例:
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The new product rode the slipstream of the latest technological advancements.
新产品顺应了最新技术进步的潮流。
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Many smaller companies thrive in the slipstream of larger corporations.
许多小公司在大公司的带动下蓬勃发展。
动词
利用气流跟随, 尾随
to follow closely behind another vehicle or person to take advantage of their slipstream
示例:
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The racing car tried to slipstream its opponent on the straight.
赛车试图在直道上利用气流跟随对手。
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The smaller boat was able to slipstream the larger vessel through the choppy waters.
小船能够在大船的尾流中穿过波涛汹涌的水域。