satellite
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
太空中向地球发送信息或协助通信的机器
When to Use
📰News & Media⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“这颗卫星每小时发送一次天气数据。”
“你知道吗，现在有成千上万颗卫星在绕地球运行？”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.
“A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite.”