和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Space Agency Prepares for Asteroid Meet-up(翻译)

2016-08-26来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. asteroid n.[天] 小行星; 海盘车; 海星
例句:There is an asteroid on a collision course with the Earth.
有一颗小行星可能会与地球发生碰撞。

2. consider vt.考虑; 认为; 以为
例句:There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

3. investigation n.侦查; (正式的) 调查
例句:Many facts emerged as a result of the investigation.
调查结果,许多事实暴露出来。

4. spacecraft n.[航天] 宇宙飞船,航天器
例句:The spacecraft was in its recovery mode.
这艘飞船处于返回状态。

5. gather vt.收集; 采集; 聚集
例句:All the members of the family gather to enjoy a reunion dinner.
全家人聚在一起吃团圆饭。