meteor
/ˈmiːtɪɔː/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
来自太空的岩石碎片，进入地球大气层时燃烧发光。
When to Use
📰News & Media📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“昨晚我们看到一颗流星划过天空——太神奇了！”
“科学家认为一颗流星在那个地区引起了大爆炸。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere: A shooting star or falling star.