时间:2011-02-23 15:18来源:蓝天飞行翻译 作者:航空 点击:次
empty weight /empti we.t/ the weight of a plane without fuel, people or freight enable /.ne.b(.)l/ verb to make something possible or easier . Isolation valves are fitted to enable servicing and maintenance to be carried out. enclose /.nkl.υz/ verb to surround on all sides . The housing encloses the various mechanical parts. . Fuses form a weak link in a circuit and are usually made of a strip of tinned copper enclosed in a glass tube. encode /.nk.υd/ verb to put into code . Weather information is encoded to allow large amounts of information to be given in a short space of time. encounter /.nkaυnt./ verb to meet something unexpected or unwanted . Severe icing can be encountered in wave cloud. endurance /.ndjυ.r.ns/ noun the length of time an aircraft can stay in the air without refuelling . The flight time to the PNR and back will equal the endurance of the aircraft. energy /en.di/ noun 1. the ability of a physical system to do work 2. power from electricity, petrol, heat, etc. . The engine converts heat energy into mechanical energy. . The generator converts mechanical energy into elec-trical energy. engage /.ne.d/ verb 1. to switch on and use . The autopilot may be engaged during climb or descent. Opposite disengage 2. . engaged in working on a particular job or task . Personnel engaged in ground running must ensure that any detachable cloth-ing is securely fastened and they should wear acoustic ear muffs. engine /end.n/ noun a machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion, different from an electric or hydraulic motor because of its use of a fuel . jet engine . piston engine . inter-nal combustion engine . combustion, jet, piston . engine-driven referring to equipment and devices which take their power from the engine when it is run-ning . engine-driven generator . engine-driven pump . engine running engine operating or working . the engine is running the engine is work-ing . The accident investigation demon-strated that the engine was running at full power when the aircraft hit the ground. COMMENT: In British usage, there is a clear distinction between the terms ‘engine’ and ‘motor’, the term ‘motor’ only being used for electric power units. In American usage, however, ‘motor’ is used for all types of power unit including the internal-combustion engine. engine block /end.n bl.k/ noun a cylinder block with integral crankcase
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