我国AG600水陆两栖飞机成功完成首次地面滑行

 　　China's large amphibious aircraft AG600 last Saturday successfully conducted its first glide¹ test in Zhuhai, Guangdong, as it is preparing for its maiden² flight.

　　我国大型水陆两栖飞机AG600于上周六在广东省珠海市成功进行了首次地面滑行试验，为首飞奠定了基础。

　　Other tests and check-ups are under way, according to the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co (CAIGA).

　　中航通用飞机有限责任公司表示，其他的测试和检查正在开展中。

　　Designed to be the world's largest amphibious aircraft, the 37-m AG600, with a wingspan of 38.8 m, can collect 12 tons of water in 20 seconds, and transport up to 370 tons of water on a single tank of fuel.

　　AG600是世界最大水陆两栖飞机。其机身长37米，翼展38.8米。20秒内可汲水12吨，一次加油可投放的最大水量为370吨。

　　厉害了! 我国AG600水陆两栖飞机成功完成首次地面滑行

　　With excellent maneuverability and a relatively³ wide search scope range, the AG600 will be mainly used for maritime⁴ rescue, forest fire fighting, marine⁵ environment monitoring and protection.

　　因其优异的可操作性和相对宽阔的搜寻范围，AG600将主要应用于海上搜救、森林灭火，以及海洋环境监测与保护。

　　CAIGA said in March that AG600 would embark⁶ on its maiden flight over land in late May and on water in the second half of 2017.

　　中航通用飞机有限责任公司曾于3月表示，AG600将于5月底进行陆地首飞，今年下半年测试水上起飞。

1 glide   

n./v.溜，滑行；(时间)消逝

参考例句：

• We stood in silence watching the snake glide effortlessly.我们噤若寒蝉地站着，眼看那条蛇逍遥自在地游来游去。
• So graceful was the ballerina that she just seemed to glide.那芭蕾舞女演员翩跹起舞，宛如滑翔。

2 maiden   

n.少女，处女；adj.未婚的，纯洁的，无经验的

参考例句：

• The prince fell in love with a fair young maiden.王子爱上了一位年轻美丽的少女。
• The aircraft makes its maiden flight tomorrow.这架飞机明天首航。

3 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。

4 maritime   

adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的

参考例句：

• Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
• The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。

5 marine   

adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵

参考例句：

• Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

6 embark   

vi.乘船，着手，从事，上飞机

参考例句：

• He is about to embark on a new business venture.他就要开始新的商业冒险活动。
• Many people embark for Europe at New York harbor.许多人在纽约港乘船去欧洲。