Supersonic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌsupɝˈsɑnɪk

soo-per-SAAN-ik

UK

sˈuːpəsˈɒnɪk

SOO-puh-SON-ik

释义

Describes something that moves faster than the speed of sound, especially vehicles like jets or missiles. It can also be used figuratively for things that are extremely fast.

用法与细微差别

Most commonly used in science, engineering, and aviation. 'Supersonic jet' is a standard phrase. Figuratively, can exaggerate speed ('a supersonic response'). Not the same as 'hypersonic' (much faster).

• Spanish: supersónico - supersónico (velocidad) - ultrarrápido (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): supersônico - supersônico (velocidade) - ultrarrápido (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): supersónico - supersónico (velocidade) - ultrarrápido (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 超音速的 - 超音速（速度）
• Chinese (Traditional): 超音速的 - 超音速（速度）
• Hindi: सुपरसोनिक - ध्वनि से तेज़
• Arabic: فوق صوتي - أسرع من الصوت
• Bengali: সুপারসনিক
• Russian: сверхзвуковой
• Japanese: 超音速
• Vietnamese: siêu thanh
• Korean: 초음속
• Turkish: süpersonik
• Urdu: سپرسونک
• Indonesian: supersonik

例句

The jet flew at supersonic speed.

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That missile is supersonic.

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A supersonic boom is very loud.

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Did you see the supersonic jet at the airshow yesterday?

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She replied with a supersonic text—so fast!

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His new computer is practically supersonic compared to his old one.

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