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underwing

/uhn-der-wing/US // ˈʌn dərˌwɪŋ //UK // (ˈʌndəˌwɪŋ) //

底翼,下翼,机翼下方,翼下型

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : one of the hind wings of an insect.
    • : any of several noctuid moths of the genus Catocala, characterized by red-, yellow-, or orange-banded hind wings.

Examples

  • In short, the spoiler in the rear and the underwing in the front work together to keep the car’s rubber on the road.

  • The underwing is a curved component underneath the front end that’s designed to accelerate the air that flows under the car, creating a low-pressure area that pulls that part of the car downwards.

  • Underwing, un′dėr-wing, n. a moth with conspicuous underwings, esp.

  • The bases of the primaries are bright chestnut, and the whole underwing is of that color; bill black; eye and feet reddish.

  • The first thing I ever got from her was a lovely look, the first time ever I set eyes on her she came with an underwing moth.