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telescope

/ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

一种长管,内部有特殊玻璃,能使远处的物体(如星星)看起来更大更近。

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

我们在后院架起望远镜看月亮。

通过好的望远镜可以清晰地看到木星的卫星。

Full Definition

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

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telescopictelescoping