mid-15c., from Latin eiectus "thrown out," past participle of eicere "throw out, cast out, thrust out; drive into exile, expel, drive away," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + -icere, comb. form of iacere "to throw" (see jet (v.)). Related: Ejected; ejecting. Ejecta "matter thrown out by a volcano" is from 1851.
实用例句
1. This safety invention will eject the pilot from a burning plane.
这个安全装置会把飞行员从燃烧着的飞机中弹出.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Some ants eject formic acid when irritated.
有些蚂蚁受到刺激时会排出蚁酸.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Officials used guard dogs to eject the protesters.
官员们用警犬驱散抗议人群。
来自辞典例句
4. As the plane fell rapidly towards the ground, the pilot had to eject.
