/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。