comet
/ˈkɒmɪt/ · /ˈkɑːmɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4632 in the learning path
彗星
Definitions
n. An icy object orbiting the sun, sometimes showing a bright tail
彗星
Example
We watched a bright comet through my uncle's telescope.
我们用叔叔的望远镜观看了一颗明亮的彗星。
Studying a comet can provide valuable evidence about the conditions in which our solar system formed.
研究彗星可以提供有关太阳系形成时环境的重要证据。
Collocations
- a comet's tail
- a passing comet
- observe a comet
Usage tip
comet是彗星；meteor是进入大气后发光的流星。
FAQ
- What does comet mean?
- An icy object orbiting the sun, sometimes showing a bright tail
- How is comet pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒmɪt/, US /ˈkɑːmɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
