VOA慢速英语:航空旅行的语言

Helpful Words and Terms
air traffic control (ATC) – a system through which workers on the ground give instructions by radio to aircraft pilots
altitude – n. the height of something (such as an airplane) above sea level
arrival – n. the act of coming to or reaching an airport
break – a term used to note separation between parts of a message
cabin – n. the part of an airplane where the passengers sit
center frequency – n. the central radio communications used by pilots and air traffic controllers
clearance – n. official permission for a pilot or airplane to do something
crew – n. the group of people who operate an airplane, train or ship
gate – n. refers to the place (inside or outside an airport) for departure or arrival
land – v. to return (an aircraft) to the ground after a flight
mayday – a distress signal, preferably spoken three times; a word used to call for help when an airplane is in danger
over – a term used in radio communications to show that a message is complete
pushback – n. the movement of an airplane from a parking spot, usually with help from a specialized ground vehicle
runway – n. a long strip of ground where aircraft take off and land
Roger – means: "I have received all of your last message"
say again – means: "Repeat all, or the following part, of your last message"
stand by – means: "Please wait"
takeoff – n. the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly
taxiing – n. movement of an airplane at low speed on wheels along the ground
Wilco – means: "I will comply"