observatory
/əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/
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Simple Meaning
配备特殊设备用于观测星星、行星和天气的建筑
When to Use
✈️Travel English📚Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“我们参观了天文台，通过望远镜看星星。”
“天文台报告天空中出现了一颗新彗星。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.