1. a vehicle that flies through the air and has wings and one or more engines
一種能在空中飛行、有機翼和一個或多個引擎的交通工具
We took an airplane to Tokyo.
我們搭飛機去東京。
The airplane is preparing for takeoff.
飛機正在準備起飛。
I can see a small airplane in the sky.
我可以看到天空中有架小飛機。
Airplane Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
airplane
noun
快速理解
What does "Airplane" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Airplane"?
指一種由引擎驅動、比空氣重、具有固定機翼的飛行器。
- 1
主要定義
EN: A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.
翻譯: 一種由引擎驅動、具有固定機翼，且重量比其排開的空氣更重的飛行載具。
- 2
常見用途
EN: Used for transporting passengers and cargo through the air over long distances.
翻譯: 用於在空中長距離運輸乘客和貨物。
- 3
軍事用途
EN: A military aircraft designed for combat, reconnaissance, or support missions.
翻譯: 為戰鬥、偵察或支援任務而設計的軍用飛機。
- 4
紙飛機
EN: A toy made by folding paper into a shape that can glide through the air.
翻譯: 將紙摺成能在空中滑翔的形狀所製成的玩具。
小提醒：在英式英語中，常用 "aeroplane"；在美式英語中，"airplane" 是標準用詞。兩者意思完全相同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Airplane" in English）
How to pronounce "Airplane" in English?"Airplane" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Airplane" from YouTube Videos
Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings
TED
“But I was on an airplane in the east some years ago and the man sitting across the aisle from me was the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Airplane"?How does "Airplane" change by context?
2. a specific type or model of aircraft
特定類型或型號的航空器
The Boeing 747 is a famous airplane.
波音747是一種著名的飛機。
He flies a military airplane.
他駕駛一架軍用飛機。
3. the concept or industry of air travel
航空旅行或航空業的概念
The invention of the airplane changed the world.
飛機的發明改變了世界。
She works in the airplane industry.
她在航空業工作。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Airplane"?How to make natural sentences with "Airplane"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| by + airplane | 搭乘飛機 | He traveled to Japan by airplane. (他搭乘飛機前往日本。) |
| on + the/an + airplane | 在飛機上 | Please turn off your phone on the airplane. (請在飛機上關閉您的手機。) |
| board + the/an + airplane | 登上飛機 | We will board the airplane in thirty minutes. (我們將在三十分鐘後登上飛機。) |
| fly + an airplane | 駕駛飛機 | She learned how to fly an airplane. (她學會了如何駕駛飛機。) |
| airplane + takes off | 飛機起飛 | The airplane takes off at 3 PM. (飛機在下午三點起飛。) |
| airplane + lands | 飛機降落 | The airplane landed safely despite the storm. (儘管有暴風雨，飛機還是安全降落了。) |
| model airplane | 模型飛機 | He built a detailed model airplane. (他製作了一架精細的模型飛機。) |
| airplane + seat/window | 飛機座位/窗戶 | I prefer an airplane window seat. (我偏好飛機的靠窗座位。) |
用法說明
How is "Airplane" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Airplane"?
by airplane vs. on an airplane
- by airplane 表示「搭乘飛機」這種交通方式，相當於 by plane 或 by air。它是一個固定片語，airplane 前不加冠詞。
- on an airplane 則強調「在飛機上」這個具體位置或狀態，airplane 前需要加冠詞（如 an, the）或所有格（如 my, the）。
- 談論一般旅行方式時，常用 by airplane；描述在飛機上發生的事情或具體哪一架飛機時，則用 on an airplane。 EN: The fastest way to get there is by airplane. 翻譯: 到那裡最快的方式是搭飛機。
EN:I watched a movie on an airplane during the flight.
翻譯:我在飛行途中於飛機上看了一部電影。
EN:They shipped the goods by airplane.
翻譯:他們用空運寄送貨物。
EN:Please turn off your phone while on the airplane.
翻譯:在飛機上時請關閉您的手機。
總結建議
一般來說，表示交通方式用 by airplane，描述在飛機上的狀態則用 on an airplane。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Airplane" and similar words?How to choose "Airplane" vs alternatives?
airplane vs aircraft
「airplane」專指有固定機翼、由引擎驅動的飛行器，即一般常見的「飛機」。而「aircraft」是更廣泛的總稱，包含飛機、直升機、飛船、滑翔機等所有飛行器。
airplane vs plane
「airplane」是正式且完整的用詞。而「plane」是其常見的口語化簡稱，兩者在大多數日常情境下可互換使用。
airplane vs jet
「airplane」泛指所有由引擎驅動的固定翼飛機。而「jet」特指使用噴射引擎推進的飛機，是 airplane 的一種。並非所有 airplane 都是 jet。
口語用法
How is "Airplane" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Airplane"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人關於飛機的談話時，常會使用引述動詞如 "say"、"mention"。 EN: He was like, "The airplane took off two hours late." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「那架飛機延誤了兩小時才起飛。」
EN:She mentioned that the airplane food was surprisingly good.
翻譯:她提到飛機餐出乎意料地好吃。
語氣強調
為了強調飛機的規模、狀態或個人感受，會使用誇張的形容詞或加強語氣的詞彙。 EN: That airplane was absolutely massive! 翻譯: 那架飛機真是巨大到不行！
EN:I was terrified when the airplane hit turbulence.
翻譯:飛機遇到亂流時，我嚇死了。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，"airplane" 或其相關描述可能作為短暫的停頓填充。 EN: We need to... you know... airplane... mode our phones before takeoff. 翻譯: 我們需要…那個…飛機…在起飛前把手機調成飛航模式。
EN:The whole experience, from the airplane to the hotel, was fantastic.
翻譯:整個體驗，從飛機到飯店，都棒極了。
注意：以上口語用法（如引述、語氣詞、停頓填充）僅適用於非正式對話或敘述。在正式寫作（如報告、論文、商業信件）中，應避免使用，並改用完整、結構清晰的句子來描述。例如，應寫成 "The aircraft's departure was significantly delayed"，而非口語化的 "The airplane took off super late."
常見短語
What common collocations use "Airplane"?What fixed phrases with "Airplane" should I remember?
airplane ticket
noun + noun
飛機票
airplane mode
noun + noun
飛航模式
board an airplane
verb + noun
登上飛機
airplane seat
noun + noun
飛機座位
model airplane
noun + noun
模型飛機
paper airplane
noun + noun
紙飛機
airplane engine
noun + noun
飛機引擎
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Airplane"?Which "Airplane" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I saw many airplane in the sky.
✓I saw many airplanes in the sky.
The word 'airplane' is a countable noun. When referring to more than one, you must use the plural form 'airplanes' or a quantifier like 'some airplanes'.
×He traveled by airplane.
✓He traveled by airplane.
This is actually CORRECT. A common mistake is thinking you need an article ('by an airplane'). With the preposition 'by' for modes of transport, we use the singular form without an article (e.g., by car, by train, by airplane). Do NOT add 'a/an' or 'the' after 'by' in this context.
×We are on the airplane for five hours.
✓We are on the airplane for five hours.
This is CORRECT. Learners often mistakenly use 'in' for large vehicles. For commercial airplanes where you can walk around, we typically use 'on the airplane' (similar to 'on the bus', 'on the train'). Use 'in' only for smaller personal aircraft where you cannot stand up (e.g., 'in a small Cessna').
×I will draw an airplane geometric figure.
✓I will draw a plane geometric figure.
'Airplane' refers only to the powered flying vehicle. The word 'plane' can mean either 'airplane' or a flat geometric surface. Do not use 'airplane' when you mean a flat surface or in mathematical contexts.
×airplan, aeroplane (in American English context)
✓airplane
The correct spelling in American English is 'airplane' (one word). 'Aeroplane' is the British English variant. 'Airplan' is a common misspelling; remember the final 'e'.
×The airplane fly over the city.
✓The airplane flies over the city.
The subject 'The airplane' is third-person singular. The present tense verb must agree, so use 'flies' not 'fly'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Airplane"?What are tense/participle forms of "Airplane"?