spacecraft
/ˈspeɪskrɑːft/ · /ˈspeɪskræft/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4794 in the learning path
航天器；宇宙飞船
Definitions
n. A vehicle designed to travel or operate in space.
航天器；宇宙飞船
Example
We watched the spacecraft launch from our garden.
我们在花园里观看了航天器发射。
Unmanned spacecraft allow scientists to explore distant planets without putting human lives at risk.
无人航天器让科学家能够探索遥远的行星，而不危及人的生命。
Collocations
- launch a spacecraft
- unmanned spacecraft
- reusable spacecraft
Usage tip
单复数同形：one spacecraft，two spacecraft。
FAQ
- What does spacecraft mean?
- A vehicle designed to travel or operate in space.
- How is spacecraft pronounced?
- UK /ˈspeɪskrɑːft/, US /ˈspeɪskræft/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
