turbofan
/tur-boh-fan/US // ˈtɜr boʊˌfæn //UK // (ˈtɜːbəʊˌfæn) //
涡扇,涡轮风扇,涡扇机,涡扇发动机
Related Words
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a jet engine having a large impeller that takes in air, part of which is used in combustion of fuel, the remainder being mixed with the products of combustion to form a low-velocity exhaust jet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
He said that the company’s use of small electric turbofan powered jets made Lilium’s aircraft quieter and smaller than competing designs from rival companies or helicopters.
It will carry 200 passengers and have a range similar to the turbofan concept.
The third design uses a turboprop engine, has half the range of the turbofan concept, and can carry up to 100 passengers.
Level 5Browse all words →