For young leaners -- Solar Impulse

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  1. completion
    a concluding action
    Co-pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg at John F. Kennedy International Airport on July 6, following the completion of their flight.
  2. unique
    the single one of its kind
    Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg may have landed their unique airplane, but they’re still flying high.
  3. feat
    a notable achievement
    The trip was a major feat for aviation and the development of renewable energy.
  4. aviation
    the art of operating aircraft
    The trip was a major feat for aviation and the development of renewable energy.
  5. renewable
    capable of being replaced
    The trip was a major feat for aviation and the development of renewable energy.
  6. extend
    stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
    Solar Impulse's wingspan extends 208 feet.
  7. achieve
    gain with effort
    With the wingspan of a jumbo jet and weight of a small car, Solar Impulse achieved its first milestone in 2010, when it completed the first ever solar-powered night flight above Switzerland.
  8. milestone
    stone post at side of a road to show distances
    With the wingspan of a jumbo jet and weight of a small car, Solar Impulse achieved its first milestone in 2010, when it completed the first ever solar-powered night flight above Switzerland.
  9. accomplishment
    the action of achieving something
    After these accomplishments, Borschberg and Piccard wanted to continue their adventure in the air.
  10. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
    The ambitious journey across the U.S. began on May 3, 2013, in San Francisco, CA.
  11. encounter
    come together
    Solar Impulse encountered tornadoes while flying over the central U.S.
  12. fabric
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting fibers
    Additionally, the pilots had hoped to fly past the Statue of Liberty to mark the end of their journey, but a small tear in the fabric of one of its wings forced Solar Impulse to land early.
  13. descent
    a movement downward
    Solar Impulse makes its final descent into New York City.
  14. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
    “During this journey, we had to find solutions for a lot of unforeseen situations, which obliged us to develop new skills and strategies,” said Piccard.
  15. obliged
    having a moral duty to do something
    “During this journey, we had to find solutions for a lot of unforeseen situations, which obliged us to develop new skills and strategies,” said Piccard.
  16. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    “During this journey, we had to find solutions for a lot of unforeseen situations, which obliged us to develop new skills and strategies,” said Piccard.
  17. boundary
    the line indicating the limit or extent of something
    “In doing so, we also pushed the boundaries of clean technologies and renewable energies.”
  18. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
    “In doing so, we also pushed the boundaries of clean technologies and renewable energies.”
  19. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    Adventure and the Environment
  20. promote
    assign to a higher position
    One reason why the plane was built was to promote clean energy and technology.
  21. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
    This eliminated the need for fossil fuels that pollute the air and hurt the environment.
  22. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
    Borschberg and Piccard hope to continue to advance these innovations and clean technologies and complete a flight around the world in 2015.
  23. optimistic
    hopeful that the best will happen in the future
    The pilots say they are optimistic that this dream is achievable.
  24. achievable
    capable of existing or taking place or proving true
    The pilots say they are optimistic that this dream is achievable.
  25. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
    “The pioneering spirit is when we accept the question marks and the doubts, and challenge the unknown,” said Piccard.
  26. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
    “These questions and challenges are what stimulate human creativity.”
  27. creativity
    the ability to bring something into existence
    “These questions and challenges are what stimulate human creativity.”
Created on 七月 12, 2013 (updated 七月 12, 2013)

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