asteroid

noun

UK/ˈæs.tᵊr.ɔɪd/
US/ˈæs.tə.rɔɪd/

Definitions of asteroid noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A celestial body consisting of rock that orbits the Sun, typically one of many.

    小行星

    • Scientists are studying asteroids that could potentially impact Earth.

      科学家正在研究可能撞击地球的小行星。

    • Telescopes have observed a new asteroid in the asteroid belt.

      望远镜在小行星带中观测到一颗新的小行星。

    • Some asteroids are rich in minerals.

      有些小行星富含矿物质。