astronaut
/ˈæstrənɔːt/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #2111 in the learning path
宇航员；航天员
Definitions
n. a person trained to travel and work in space
宇航员；航天员
Example
The astronaut floated gently through the small space station.
那名宇航员轻轻地飘过小型空间站。
Astronauts conduct experiments in space that help scientists understand how the human body responds to weightlessness.
宇航员在太空中开展实验，帮助科学家了解人体对失重的反应。
Collocations
- astronaut training
- a team of astronauts
- astronaut crew
Word family
- astronautics (n.)
Usage tip
astronaut是宇航员；astronomer是天文学家。
FAQ
- What does astronaut mean?
- a person trained to travel and work in space
- How is astronaut pronounced?
- UK /ˈæstrənɔːt/, US /ˈæstrənɔːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
