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cowling

/kou-ling/US // ˈkaʊ lɪŋ //UK // (ˈkaʊlɪŋ) //

引擎盖,引擎罩,引擎盖上,引擎盖上的图案

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a streamlined metal housing or removable covering for an engine, especially an aircraft engine, often part of or forming a continuous line with the fuselage or wing.

Examples

  • This indicates an explosion inside the engine that spewed debris and tore away the cowling.

  • There were many strange men there, too, and among them was Jonathan Cowling, the old man who had acted as my gaoler at Trevose.

  • It was just in the front—right on the front just above the cowling on the motorcycle.

  • He expected to see his rain of lead tear through the cowling of the stranger and deal death and frenzy.

  • Joan was hurled into Epworths arms, and both were tossed up and down in their seats, and against the light cowling.

  • Her eyes sought the cowling of the little machine fearfully.