flyer
/ˈflaɪə(r)/(亦作flier)
noun
1
- a person or thing that flies, especially in a particular way（尤指以特殊方式飞行的）飞行者; 飞行物：
a nervous flyer.
紧张的飞行者。
1.1
- a person who flies something, especially an aircraft（尤指驾驶飞机的）飞行员。
1.2
- informal a fast-moving person or thing〈非正式〉快速移动的人（或物）：
his free kick was a real flyer.
他的任意球速度确实很快。
2
- a small handbill advertising an event or product广告传单。
3
- short for FLYING START.FLYING START的简称。
4
- chiefly N. Amer. a speculative investment〈主北美〉投机性投资。
短语
take a flyer
- chiefly N. Amer. take a chance〈主北美〉冒险, 贸然尝试。