skyjacking
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈskaɪ.dʒæk.ɪŋ/ us/ˈskaɪ.dʒæk.ɪŋ/
劫机
the activity of taking control of a flying aircraft by force, usually in order to make political demands, or an example of this
The number of skyjackings has risen alarmingly this year. 今年劫机事件的数量上升得令人震惊。
Skyjacking has become a major problem for the airlines. 劫机已经成为航空公司的一个主要问题。
See: skyjack
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- The defendants were found not guilty of skyjacking in federal court.
- The only unsolved skyjacking in the country's history continues to fascinate mystery lovers.
- He introduced security measures at airports to prevent skyjacking.