airlift

airlift
noun
  1. an act of transporting supplies by aircraft, typically in a blockade or other emergency
    (封锁或其他紧急情况下)空运
    a massive airlift of food, blankets, and medical supplies.
    大规模空运食品、毯子和医疗用品。
verb
  1. [with obj.]transport (troops or supplies) by aircraft, typically when transportation by land is difficult
    (尤指当陆地运输有困难时)空运(部队,供给)
    helicopters were employed to airlift the troops out of danger.
    动用直升机将部队营救出来。
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