What does satellite mean?

A device orbiting Earth or another body, collecting or transmitting information. A natural object that moves around a planet.

How is satellite pronounced?

UK /ˈsætəlaɪt/, US /ˈsætəlaɪt/.

/ˈsætəlaɪt/

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人造卫星

n. A device orbiting Earth or another body, collecting or transmitting information.

人造卫星

n. A natural object that moves around a planet.

天然卫星

The satellite sent back clear pictures of the storm.

这颗卫星传回了风暴的清晰图像。

Satellite observations allow scientists to monitor changes in forest cover across remote regions over time.

卫星观测使科学家能够长期监测偏远地区森林覆盖的变化。

可指人造或天然卫星；月球是地球的天然卫星。

What does satellite mean?: A device orbiting Earth or another body, collecting or transmitting information. A natural object that moves around a planet.
How is satellite pronounced?: UK /ˈsætəlaɪt/, US /ˈsætəlaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.