feathering
US /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/
名词
1.
羽毛, 长羽毛
the act or process of growing feathers, or the feathers themselves
示例:
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The young bird's feathering was still sparse.
幼鸟的羽毛仍然稀疏。
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The peacock displayed its magnificent feathering.
孔雀展示了其华丽的羽毛。
2.
顺桨, 螺旋桨变桨
the act of adjusting the pitch of a propeller blade to reduce drag, especially in an engine failure
示例:
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The pilot initiated feathering of the propeller after engine shutdown.
发动机关闭后，飞行员启动了螺旋桨的顺桨。
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Proper feathering can significantly improve glide performance.
适当的顺桨可以显著提高滑翔性能。