flying² adj 1 able to fly 能飞的: a type of flying insect 一种飞虫 2 with flying colours if you pass a test with flying colours, you are very successful in it 以优异成绩〔通过考试〕 3 get off to a flying start to begin something such as a job or a race very well 〔工作、赛跑等〕开端良好，顺利地开始