和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:New Information Adds to Understanding of Black Holes(翻译)

2016-09-27来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. But in that short time, Astro-H was able to gather important information.

be able to 能够;能
例句:If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope.
要是能睡上一会儿,我就能应付了。

2. The Perseus cluster is home to hundreds of galaxies.

hundreds of 好几百,许许多多
例句:I've had hundreds of calls from other victims
我已经接到了其他受害人打来的上百个电话。

3. The exploded star turns into something called a “supernova.”

turn into 成为;(使)变成
例句:It can also turn into a nasty habit over time.
这也可能会随着时间的流逝变为一种危险的习惯。

4. When light can no longer escape that space, it is known as a black hole.

no longer 不再,已不
例句:They no longer had him as a friend.
他们再也不把他看成朋友了。