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meteor

/ˈmiːtɪɔː/ /ˈmitiɚ/

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noun

流星, 陨星.

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.

Examples :

"We made a wish when we saw a bright meteor streak across the night sky. "

当我们看到一颗明亮的流星划过夜空时，我们许了个愿。

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noun

流星，大气现象

Any atmospheric phenomenon. (Thus the derivation of meteorology.) These were sometimes classified as aerial or airy meteors (winds), aqueous or watery meteors (hydrometeors: clouds, rain, snow, hail, dew, frost), luminous meteors (rainbows and aurora), and igneous or fiery meteors (lightning and shooting stars).

Examples :

"The spectacular meteor streaked across the night sky during the family's camping trip. "

在家人露营时，一颗壮观的流星划过夜空，留下绚丽的光迹。（这里的“流星”是指一种大气现象，特指我们通常说的“许愿星”。）

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noun

流星锤，飞锤

A prop similar to poi balls, in that it is twirled at the end of a cord or cable.

Examples :

"The circus performer spun the flaming meteor with dazzling speed, creating streaks of light in the air. "

马戏团演员飞速旋转着燃烧的流星锤，在空中划出一道道耀眼的光芒.

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noun

流星锤

A striking weapon resembling a track and field hammer consisting of a weight swung at the end of a cable or chain.

Examples :

"The track and field coach demonstrated the use of a meteor, swinging the heavy weight at the end of the chain. "

田径教练示范了流星锤的使用方法，挥舞着末端带着重物的锁链。

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noun

流星，陨星。

Any short-lived source of wonderment.

Examples :

"The unexpected success of the school play was a meteor – a brief but amazing burst of joy for everyone involved. "

那场校园戏剧出人意料的成功就像一颗流星——为所有参与者带来了短暂而令人惊叹的快乐。

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verb

飞驰，疾驰.

To move at great speed.

Examples :

"The cheetah meteored across the savanna, chasing its prey. "

猎豹飞驰着穿过稀树草原，追逐着它的猎物。

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