slipstream
US /ˈslɪp.striːm/
UK /ˈslɪp.striːm/
名詞
1.
尾流, 氣流
a current of air or water driven back by a revolving propeller or jet engine
範例:
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The boat left a long slipstream behind it.
船身後留下了長長的尾流。
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The cyclist tried to get into the slipstream of the lead rider.
騎手試圖進入領先者的氣流中。
2.
潮流, 趨勢, 影響
a following movement or trend
範例:
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The new product rode the slipstream of the latest technological advancements.
新產品順應了最新技術進步的潮流。
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Many smaller companies thrive in the slipstream of larger corporations.
許多小公司在大公司的帶動下蓬勃發展。
動詞
利用氣流跟隨, 尾隨
to follow closely behind another vehicle or person to take advantage of their slipstream
範例:
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The racing car tried to slipstream its opponent on the straight.
賽車試圖在直道上利用氣流跟隨對手。
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The smaller boat was able to slipstream the larger vessel through the choppy waters.
小船能夠在大船的尾流中穿過波濤洶湧的水域。