airsick

UK/ˈeəsɪk/US/ˈersɪk/

释义

adj.

晕机的,因航空旅行引起的恶心或呕吐感

词源

概述

该词是20世纪初随着航空业发展而产生的复合词,逻辑清晰地由“air(天空)”和“sick(生病)”两部分构成,直指“因空中飞行环境而引发生理不适”的核心含义,与 seasick(晕船)、carsick(晕车)共享同一构词逻辑。

例句

She took motion sickness pills before the flight to avoid feeling airsick.

她在起飞前服用了晕动药,以防晕机。

The turbulent weather made several passengers airsick during the journey.

颠簸的天气使几位乘客在旅途中晕机了。

He prefers window seats because looking at the horizon helps reduce airsick symptoms.

他更喜欢靠窗的座位,因为眺望地平线有助于减轻晕机症状。