Wingtip Meaning in English
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释义
The tip or outer end of a bird’s or airplane’s wing. 'Wingtip' can also refer to a style of formal shoe with a pointed toe and decorative perforations.
用法与细微差别
In aviation, 'wingtip' is technical and used in both casual and professional contexts. In fashion, 'wingtip shoes' means formal leather shoes with a W-shaped toe design and broguing. Don't confuse with 'wingspan' (distance from tip to tip).
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The bird's wingtip touched the water as it flew low.
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The plane's wingtip lights help pilots see at night.
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He wore black wingtip shoes to the wedding.
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There was a small crack on the left wingtip after the storm.
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I love how your brown wingtips go with that suit.
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Flocks of geese sometimes barely miss each other's wingtips in flight.
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