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heliport

UK/'helɪpɔːt/US/'helipɒ:t/
C2

Definitions

n.

A landing area for helicopters.

直升机停机坪;直升机场

Root Breakdown

Blend
heli-prefix
+
portcarry, bear
=heliport

heli- (from helicopter) + port (harbor) = a port for helicopters. Built on the same metaphor as airport/seaport.

Root port still carries 95 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hospital has a rooftop heliport for emergency transfers.

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