small horned rattlesnake of southwestern U.S., 1875, American English, from side (adj.) + agent noun of wind (v.), so called in reference to its "peculiar lateral progressive motion." Also sidewiper (1888).
双语例句
1. Sidewinder, an air - to - air missile bearing the name of a rattlesnake, is launched from a fighter plane.
“响尾蛇式”导弹是一种取名为响尾蛇的空对空导弹, 它从战斗机上发射.
来自辞典例句
2. The Sidewinder missile can home in on its target with pinpoint accuracy.
响尾蛇导弹能非常准确地追击目标.
来自互联网
3. Sidewinder Sport - Z - Sidewinder's unique rear steer tadpole got decidedly cheaper in 2006.
