helicopter
/ˈhelɪkɔptə(r); `hɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ n
type of aircraft with horizontal revolving blades or rotors, able to take off and land vertically and remain stationary in the air 直升飞机
rescued from the sea by
(a) helicopter 用直升飞机从海上救起的
[attrib 作定语]
a helicopter pilot 直升飞机驾驶员. =>illus 见插图.