Definition
巡航 is a verb that covers two related but distinct concepts in English: 'to cruise' (sailing or flying at a steady, efficient speed) and 'cruise control' (the car feature that maintains a set speed). In Chinese, the same word handles both, so context determines which sense is intended. You'll see it in technical contexts like 巡航导弹 (cruise missile) and everyday driving contexts like 开启巡航 (engage cruise control).
v.
(of ships or aircraft) to cruiseto travel at a steady speedcruise control (in vehicles)
Examples
- 巡航。Zhè sōu jūnjiàn zhèngzài hǎi shàng xún háng.This warship is cruising at sea.
- 巡航。Gāosù gōnglù shàng kěyǐ kāiqǐ xún háng gōngnéng.You can engage the cruise control function on the highway.
- 巡航。Fēijī yǐ jīngjì sùdù xún háng.The airplane is cruising at an economical speed.
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