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VOA慢速英语:Flying Robots Are Coming to US Universities

2016-01-03来源:VOA
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unmanned aerial systems – n. flying vehicles or machines controlled either by onboard computers or by the pilot on the ground or in another vehicle

aeronautics – n. a science that deals with airplanes and flying

aircraft – n. a machine such as an airplane or a helicopter that flies through the air

master's degree – n. a degree a college or university gives to a student usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree

astronautics – n. the science and technology of human space travel and exploration

privacy – n. the state of being away from public attention

database – n. a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer

gymnasium – n. a room or building that has equipment for sports activities or exercise

show(ed) off – p.v. to cause a lot of people to see or notice someone or something of which you think highly

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education