B2 verb 中性

airline

/ˈeərlaɪn/

A company that provides regular services for transporting passengers or goods by aircraft. It refers to the business entity that manages flight schedules, ticket sales, and the operation of a fleet of planes.

例句

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1

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

2

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

3

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

词族

名词
airline
相关
airliner
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记忆技巧

Visualize a 'line' (a route) drawn in the 'air' that connects two cities, owned by a specific company.

快速测验

The ____ apologized for the long delay and provided vouchers for dinner.

正确!

正确答案是: airline

例句

1

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

everyday

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

2

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

formal

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

3

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

informal

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

4

Market deregulation in the 1970s led to a surge in competition among domestic airline providers.

academic

Market deregulation in the 1970s led to a surge in competition among domestic airline providers.

5

The merger between the two major airlines is expected to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs.

business

The merger between the two major airlines is expected to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs.

词族

名词
airline
相关
airliner

常见搭配

budget airline a low-cost air carrier
major airline a large, well-established airline
airline industry the sector of the economy involving air travel
airline ticket a document confirming a seat on a flight
domestic airline an airline that operates within a single country

常用短语

frequent flyer

a person who travels often by air and receives loyalty rewards

low-cost carrier

an airline that offers cheaper tickets by eliminating traditional services

flag carrier

an airline registered in a particular state that enjoys preferential rights

容易混淆的词

airline vs airliner

An airline is the company that provides the service, whereas an airliner is the large physical aircraft used for passengers.

airline vs airport

The airline is the business that owns or leases the planes; the airport is the facility where the planes land and take off.

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使用说明

Use 'airline' when referring to the organization or the business sector. It is a countable noun and often acts as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'airline pilot' or 'airline industry'.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes say 'I will take the airline' when they mean 'I will take the plane' or 'I will fly with the airline'.

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记忆技巧

Visualize a 'line' (a route) drawn in the 'air' that connects two cities, owned by a specific company.

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词源

A compound word formed in the early 20th century from 'air' and 'line,' referring to a transportation route or company.

语法模式

Countable noun: one airline, two airlines. Commonly used as a noun adjunct before other nouns (e.g., airline staff).
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文化背景

Many countries have 'flag carriers' which are seen as symbols of national identity and pride.

快速测验

The ____ apologized for the long delay and provided vouchers for dinner.

正确!

正确答案是: airline

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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