Meteors Meaning in English
word · lemma: meteor
释义
Meteors are pieces of rock or metal from space that burn brightly when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere, often seen as bright streaks of light in the sky.
用法与细微差别
"Meteors" are the streaks of light seen in the sky (the event), not the rock itself in space (which is called a "meteoroid") or on the ground ("meteorite"). Common collocations: "meteor shower", "see meteors". Often called "shooting stars" in everyday speech.
例句
Last night, we saw five meteors in the sky.
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Meteors appear as bright streaks of light during the night.
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Many people make wishes when they see meteors.
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Did you catch the meteors during last night's shower?
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Sometimes, meteors are so bright they light up the whole sky for a moment.
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Kids love to stay up late just to watch meteors fly by.
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