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語源

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- +‎ -ation.

発音

• enPR: ā′vē-ā′shən, ăv′ē-
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/, /ˌav.iː-/, (older) /ˌæv.iː-/

• (General American, Canada) IPA: /ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən/, /ˌæv.i-/
• (General Australian, New Zealand) IPA: /ˌæɪ̯.viːˈæɪ̯.ʃən/

  (General Australian) IPA: /ˌæv.iː-/

  (New Zealand) IPA: /ˌɛv.iː-/

• (Scotland) IPA: /ˌe.viˈe.ʃən/, /ˌav.i-/
• (India) IPA: /ˌeː.viːˈeː.ʃon/, /ˌav.iː-/
• 韻: -eɪʃən
• ハイフネーション: a‧vi‧a‧tion

名詞

aviation (usually uncountable, plural aviations)

1. The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
2. Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.

   The history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.

   He works in the aviation industry as a pilot.

   Military aviation played a crucial role in the war.

3. Industry that produces aircraft.
4. (collectively, military) Aircraft.
5. A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.

派生語

参照

Further reading

• “aviation”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.