/ˈeəlɪft ||; ˈɛrˌlɪft/noun [C] an operation to take people, soldiers, food, etc to or from an area by plane, especially in an emergency or when roads are closed or dangerous （人员、士兵、食品等的）空运（尤指在紧急、道路封闭或危险的情况下） airlift verb · Two casualties were airlifted to safety. 两名伤员被空运到安全地方。