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Asteroids Meaning in English

word · lemma: asteroid

ˈæstɝˌɔɪdz
AS-ter-oydz
ˈɑːstəɹˌɔɪdz
AH-stuh-oydz

释义

Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter. They are sometimes called minor planets.

用法与细微差别

'Asteroids' is mainly used in astronomy and science. Not to be confused with 'meteoroids' (smaller and may enter Earth's atmosphere). In casual speech, 'asteroids' often refers to space rocks threatening Earth.

例句

Many asteroids can be found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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Some asteroids are very large, while others are tiny.

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Scientists study asteroids to learn about our solar system.

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A few asteroids even have their own moons!

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Did you hear about the mission to land on one of those asteroids?

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Video games sometimes turn asteroids into dangerous obstacles.

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