universe
/ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/ · /ˈjuːnɪvɝːs/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #2050 in the learning path
宇宙
Definitions
n. All space and everything that exists within it
宇宙
n. A complete world of experiences, ideas, or imagined events
独特的世界；体系
Example
We watched a film about stars and the universe.
我们看了一部关于恒星和宇宙的电影。
Research into the origins of the universe has driven advances in telescope technology and data analysis.
对宇宙起源的研究推动了望远镜技术和数据分析的进步。
Collocations
- the expanding universe
- the origins of the universe
- a parallel universe
- the observable universe
Word family
- universal (adj.)
- universally (adv.)
Synonyms
- cosmos
Usage tip
指宇宙通常用the universe；开头是辅音音素/j/。
FAQ
- What does universe mean?
- All space and everything that exists within it A complete world of experiences, ideas, or imagined events
- How is universe pronounced?
- UK /ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/, US /ˈjuːnɪvɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
