停机坪 (tíng jī píng) — apron (airport), aircraft parking area
Definition
The paved airport surface where aircraft park, refuel, and load passengers between flights — distinct from the 跑道 (runway) used for takeoff and landing.
noun
apron (airport)aircraft parking area
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 停机坪。Fēi jī zhèng tíng zài tíng jī píng shàng děng dài qǐ fēi.The plane is parked on the apron waiting for takeoff.
- 停机坪。Lǚ kè cóng dēng jī kǒu zhí jiē zǒu dào le tíng jī píng.Passengers walked directly from the gate to the apron.
- 停机坪。tíng jī píng Shàng yǒu hǎo jǐ liàng jiā yóu chē zài gōng zuò.There are several refueling trucks working on the apron.
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