词汇 | cruising-speed |
释义 | cruising speed noun uk /ˈkruː.zɪŋ ˌspiːd/ us /ˈkruː.zɪŋ ˌspiːd/ [ C or U ] the maximum speed at which a vehicle is able to travel continuously and comfortably, without using a large amount of fuel or effort: The aircraft have a cruising speed of 300 miles per hour. When the plane reaches cruising speed, we start to relax. Initial assessments indicate that the vessel hit the shallowest part of the reef at cruising speed, about 24 knots. The car moved along at a steady cruising speed, meeting very little traffic. [ U ] a time when someone or something is operating continuously and successfully, with little difficulty or effort: After more than 20 years, he is at cruising speed in his job. Some TV shows take off from the first episode while others need time to reach cruising speed. My cruising speed on my bike is about 30 to 35 km per hour, depending on road and wind conditions. New ships with faster cruising speeds that extend their range make it feasible to sail to the Caribbean from Mid-Atlantic ports. The electric motor helps the small, efficient petrol engine get up to cruising speed. We've had a few hitches with the project but there's a feeling that that we're getting back to cruising speed. Speed of motion at full/half throttleidiom briskness burst of speed celerity clip clock ground speed hypersonic hypervelocity instantaneous velocity light speed linear velocity momentum pace speed of sound speediness supersonically swiftness throttle velocity You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Easiness and simplicity Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling |
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