powered paraglider
noun [ C ] uk/ˌpaʊ.əd ˈpær.əˌɡlaɪ.dər/ us/ˌpaʊ.ɚd ˈper.əˌɡlaɪ.dɚ/
动力滑翔伞
a piece of equipment consisting of a motor worn on the back that allows someone to take off and fly through the air using a parachute (= a large piece of cloth that is attached to the person with strings)
Powered paragliders are usually flown between 100 to 2000 feet. 动力滑翔伞通常在（海拔）一百到二千英尺之间飞行。
Synonym: paramotor
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- Powered paragliders do not require high places or towing to be launched.
- You could win a tandem flight in a powered paraglider.
- Powered paragliders are much more popular in Europe than in the US.