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drone
UK
/drəʊn/
US
/droʊn/
drones
pl
UK
/drəʊn/
US
/droʊn/
Translations
The drone flew over the city capturing stunning aerial footage.
Дрон пролетел над городом, снимая потрясающие аэрофотоснимки.
The constant drone of the machinery was quite distracting.
Постоянный гул машин был довольно отвлекающим.
Additional translations
Definitions
The drone was seen flying around the hive, waiting for a chance to mate with the queen.
The military used a drone to gather intelligence from the enemy territory.
The drone of the air conditioner was a constant background noise in the office.
He was considered a drone by his family, as he refused to find a job and relied on their support.
droned
Past Simple
droned
Past Participle
droning
Gerund
UK
/drəʊn/
US
/droʊn/
Translations
He droned on about his boring job.
Он монотонно говорил о своей скучной работе.
The air conditioner started to drone loudly.
Кондиционер начал громко гудеть.
The bees droned around the garden.
Пчелы жужжали вокруг сада.
Additional translations
Definitions
The air conditioner droned in the background as we worked.
The professor droned on about the topic, causing several students to fall asleep.
more drone
Comp.
most drone
Super.
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to unmanned aircraft (e.g., "drone technology").
Definitions
Drone surveillance raises new questions about privacy.
Synonyms
remotely piloted
remotely operated