aeronaut
noun [ C ] uk/ˈeə.rə.nɔːt/ us/ˈer.ə.nɑːt/
热气球飞翔员;航天员
someone who travels in a flying vehicle such as a hot-air balloon or airship
This was the first time an aeronaut had crossed the Pacific Ocean alone in an air balloon. 这是飞翔员第一次独自驾驶气球飞越太平洋。
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- The aeronaut was known for his balloon flight from San Diego, California, to Waverly, Georgia.
- Santos-Dumont was a pioneering Brazilian aeronaut who built the world's first airships.
- Balloonist Sadler had two sons who assisted him and also became professional aeronauts.
- Rolls is best known for founding the Rolls-Royce company in 1904, but he was also a keen aeronaut.