updraft
Произношение: [ˈʌpˌdræft]
Слово
Контекст: «weather»
(noun) an updraft is a current of rising air. It happens in the atmosphere and can help in making clouds and storms. Imagine when warm air goes up, like a balloon rising into the sky.
Пример
The updraft allowed the bird to soar high into the sky without much effort.
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There was no updraft today, so the kite couldn't fly very high.
Пример
Can you feel the updraft when you stand near the warm air rising from the ground?
Контекст: «aerodynamics»
(noun) an updraft can also refer to the lift that helps objects like airplanes stay in the air. It’s the force that pushes an airplane upwards when it travels through the air.
Пример
The pilot used the updraft to gain altitude quickly during the flight.
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Without enough updraft, the glider struggled to maintain its height.
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How does an updraft help planes during takeoff?
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