tail fin
US /ˈteɪl ˌfɪn/
UK /ˈteɪl ˌfɪn/
名词
1.
尾鳍
a fin at the rear of a fish or other aquatic animal, used for propulsion and steering
示例:
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The shark's powerful tail fin propelled it through the water.
鲨鱼强有力的尾鳍推动它在水中前进。
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Fish use their tail fins to swim and change direction.
鱼用它们的尾鳍游泳和改变方向。
2.
垂直尾翼, 尾翼
a vertical stabilizer at the rear of an aircraft, providing directional stability
示例:
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The aircraft's tail fin helps keep it stable during flight.
飞机的垂直尾翼有助于在飞行中保持稳定。
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The artist painted a colorful design on the jet's tail fin.
艺术家在喷气式飞机的垂直尾翼上绘制了色彩鲜艳的图案。