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huey

UK /ˈhjuːi/US /ˈhjuːi/

词源

作为直升机昵称,Huey 源自 UH-1 的发音简化;作为人名昵称,源自 Hugh 或 Hubert 的变体。

noun

❶ Huey 通常指代美国军用直升机 UH-1 的昵称,因其在越南战争中的广泛使用而闻名。

“The Huey helicopters were a common sight during the Vietnam War.”

(在越南战争期间,Huey 直升机是常见的景象。)

“Many soldiers relied on the Huey for quick transport.”

(许多士兵依赖 Huey 进行快速运输。)

❶ Huey 也是男性名字的昵称,通常指代名字 Hugh 或 Hubert 的变体。

“Huey is a friendly nickname for someone named Hugh.”

(Huey 是名字 Hugh 的友好昵称。)

“My grandfather was called Huey by his close friends.”

(我祖父的密友们都叫他 Huey。)

同义词:UH-1, Iroquois, Hugh, Hubert

常见短语

Huey helicopter — 指代美国军用直升机 UH-1,因其在越南战争中的广泛使用而闻名。

“The Huey helicopter was crucial for medical evacuations during the war.”

(Huey 直升机在战争期间对医疗撤离至关重要。)