1780, "anything that propels," agent noun from propel. In mechanical sense, 1809, of ships; of flying machines (in a broad, theoretical sense) 1842, in the specific modern sense 1853.
1. With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声,螺旋桨开始旋转起来。
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2. The engine turned a propeller.
发动机使螺旋桨旋转起来。
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3. The freighter fouled its propeller in fishing nets.
1780, "anything that propels," agent noun from propel. In mechanical sense, 1809, of ships; of flying machines (in a broad, theoretical sense) 1842, in the specific modern sense 1853.
双语例句
1. With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声,螺旋桨开始旋转起来。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The engine turned a propeller.
发动机使螺旋桨旋转起来。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The freighter fouled its propeller in fishing nets.