B2 verb ニュートラル

airlift

/ˈeə.lɪft/

To transport people or supplies by aircraft, typically in an emergency or when other methods of transportation are blocked or unavailable. It is often used in the context of military operations or humanitarian aid to reach remote or dangerous areas.

例文

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1

The hospital had to airlift the patient to a specialist facility in the city.

The hospital had to transport the patient by air to a specialist facility in the city.

2

The military was ordered to airlift humanitarian aid to the earthquake survivors.

The military was ordered to transport humanitarian aid by aircraft to the earthquake survivors.

3

They’re going to airlift some more water into the camp since the roads are flooded.

They are going to fly more water into the camp since the roads are flooded.

語族

名詞
airlift
Verb
airlift
形容詞
airlifted
関連
airlifter
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'lifting' someone into the 'air' because the ground path is broken or blocked.

クイックテスト

Because the mountain pass was blocked by snow, the government had to _______ food and blankets to the trapped villagers.

正解!

正解は: airlift

例文

1

The hospital had to airlift the patient to a specialist facility in the city.

everyday

The hospital had to transport the patient by air to a specialist facility in the city.

2

The military was ordered to airlift humanitarian aid to the earthquake survivors.

formal

The military was ordered to transport humanitarian aid by aircraft to the earthquake survivors.

3

They’re going to airlift some more water into the camp since the roads are flooded.

informal

They are going to fly more water into the camp since the roads are flooded.

4

Logistical experts analyze the efficiency of choosing to airlift resources versus using sea freight during crises.

academic

Logistical experts analyze the efficiency of choosing to transport resources by air versus using sea freight during crises.

5

To meet the urgent deadline, the firm decided to airlift the components directly from the manufacturer.

business

To meet the urgent deadline, the firm decided to transport the components by air directly from the manufacturer.

語族

名詞
airlift
Verb
airlift
形容詞
airlifted
関連
airlifter

よく使う組み合わせ

airlift supplies To transport food, medicine, or tools by air.
airlift to safety To fly someone away from a dangerous area.
emergency airlift An urgent transport operation by aircraft.
airlift refugees To transport displaced people using airplanes.
mass airlift The transportation of a large number of people or goods by air.

よく使うフレーズ

airlifted out

Removed from a location via aircraft.

organize an airlift

To plan and execute a transport mission by air.

request an airlift

To ask for transportation by aircraft in an emergency.

よく混同される語

airlift vs air-drop

To air-drop means to release supplies from a plane with parachutes, while to airlift usually means the plane lands to load or unload.

airlift vs airmail

Airmail refers specifically to sending letters or small packages through the postal service via aircraft.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'airlift' when the situation involves an emergency, a rescue, or the movement of large quantities of goods to an inaccessible area. It is both a verb and a noun.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'fly' for everything, but 'airlift' is more precise when describing a specific logistics or rescue mission.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'lifting' someone into the 'air' because the ground path is broken or blocked.

📖

語源

A 20th-century compound word formed from 'air' and 'lift', popularized during the logistical challenges of World War II and the Berlin Airlift.

文法パターン

Transitive verb: airlift + object (people/supplies) Often followed by 'to' + location (e.g., airlifted to the hospital) Regular verb conjugation: airlift, airlifted, airlifting
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文化的な背景

The word is most famously associated with the Berlin Airlift (1948–1949), where Western Allies flew supplies into West Berlin during a Soviet blockade.

クイックテスト

Because the mountain pass was blocked by snow, the government had to _______ food and blankets to the trapped villagers.

正解!

正解は: airlift

関連単語

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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