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“Hoist” is the cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operationTranslate the SMCP glossary definition: “Hoist is the cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operation”:
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Correct answer: d) “Hoist” es el cable usado por los helicópteros para subir o bajar personas en operación de recogida.
Why it is correct
'Cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operation' translates into Spanish as 'el cable usado por los helicópteros para subir (lifting) o bajar (lowering) personas en operación de recogida'.
Why the others are not
- a) Translates 'cable' as 'manoeuvre' and omits 'or lowering'.
- b) Omits 'or lowering' (o bajar).
- c) Translates only lowering a rescuer, omitting 'lifting' and 'persons'.
How to work it out in the exam
- Hoist: cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operation.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 32 Official paper · Official answer key
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