Thrust推力
Thrust is the forward force produced by an engine, propeller, or rotor that overcomes drag and accelerates the aircraft along its flight path; maximum continuous thrust and thrust-to-weight ratio are common related terms. In aerospace documentation, it appears in performance specifications, engine manuals, flight test reports, and operational planning materials where takeoff, climb, cruise, and reverse thrust settings are described, often alongside lift and drag in performance charts.
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Where this term appears
Translators encounter thrust in performance tables, engine manuals, flight test reports, mission planning software, and certification documents. Phrases such as 'maximum continuous thrust,' 'thrust-to-weight ratio,' 'derated thrust,' and 'thrust lever' require consistent rendering, and unit conversions between lbf, kgf, and N must not introduce errors.
Translation checks
A common error is translating thrust as 'traction' or 'driving force,' which is imprecise for aircraft engines. For propeller aircraft, translators also confuse thrust with power. In cockpit manuals, rendering 'thrust lever' as 'thrust rod' instead of the conventional 'throttle lever' makes procedures sound unnatural.
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