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B2レベルの単語リスト - Outer Space

B2学習者向けに「エイリアン」「ユニバース」「アステロイド」など、宇宙に関する英単語を学習します。

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
alien
[名詞]

a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets

エイリアン, 宇宙人

エイリアン, 宇宙人

Ex: alien landed in the field , its long limbs and glowing eyes striking terror in the onlookers .
space
[名詞]

the universe beyond the atmosphere of the earth

宇宙 (うちゅう), スペース

宇宙 (うちゅう), スペース

Ex: Researchers are studying the effects of zero gravity space on human health .
outer space
[名詞]

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

宇宙, Outer space (オウター・スペース)

宇宙, Outer space (オウター・スペース)

Ex: Astronomers outer space to understand the origins and structure of the universe , including the formation of stars , planets , and galaxies .
universe
[名詞]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

宇宙 (うちゅう), 世宇 (せいう)

宇宙 (うちゅう), 世宇 (せいう)

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of universe.
asteroid
[名詞]

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

小惑星(しょうわくせい), アステロイド

小惑星(しょうわくせい), アステロイド

Ex: asteroids contain valuable minerals and resources that could be mined in the future .
black hole
[名詞]

a place in the space with such high gravity that pulls in everything, even light

ブラックホール, 重力井戸

ブラックホール, 重力井戸

Ex: The boundary surrounding black hole, beyond which nothing can escape , is called the event horizon .
galaxy
[名詞]

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

銀河(ぎんが), 星系群(せいけいぐん)

銀河(ぎんが), 星系群(せいけいぐん)

Ex: Observations of distant galaxies help astronomers understand the early universe and the processes that led to the formation galaxies.
solar system
[名詞]

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

太陽系, ソーラーシステム

太陽系, ソーラーシステム

Ex: Scientists believe solar system formed over 4.5 billion years ago .
Mercury
[名詞]

the 1st and smallest planet in the solar system which is the closest to the sun

水星(すいせい), マーキュリー

水星(すいせい), マーキュリー

Ex: Astronomers study Mercury's thin atmosphere, mostly composed of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium, to understand its formation and evolution.
Venus
[名詞]

the 2nd planet of the solar system located between Mercury and earth

金星(きんせい), ヴィーナス

金星(きんせい), ヴィーナス

Ex: Astronomers continue to Venus to understand its extreme conditions and the potential for past or present habitability .
Mars
[名詞]

the 4th planet of the solar system located between earth and Jupiter

火星 (かせい), Mars (マーズ)

火星 (かせい), Mars (マーズ)

Ex: Elon Musk 's SpaceX aims to establish a human settlement Mars within the next decade .
Jupiter
[名詞]

the 5th and the largest planet of the solar system located between Mars and Saturn

ジュピター, 木星

ジュピター, 木星

Ex: Astronomers use telescopes to Jupiter and its cloud bands .
Saturn
[名詞]

the 6th planet of the solar system located between Jupiter and Uranus, which has rings around it

サターン, 土星

サターン, 土星

Ex: The Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning images Saturn and its rings , providing valuable data about their composition and dynamics .
Uranus
[名詞]

the 7th planet of the solar system with a blue-green color located between Saturn and Neptune

天王星 (てんおうせい), ウラヌス

天王星 (てんおうせい), ウラヌス

Ex: Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel in 1781 , making it the first planet discovered with a telescope .
Neptune
[名詞]

the 8th planet of the solar system with a ring of icy particles around it

ネプチューン, 海王星

ネプチューン, 海王星

Ex: Neptune has the strongest winds of any planet in the solar system , with speeds reaching up to 1,200 miles per hour .
astronomy
[名詞]

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

天文学, 宇宙科学

天文学, 宇宙科学

Ex: The university offers a course astronomy for students interested in space exploration .
astronomer
[名詞]

a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe

天文学者, 天体観測者

天文学者, 天体観測者

Ex: astronomers use computer simulations and mathematical models to predict celestial events and phenomena .
landing
[名詞]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

着陸(ちゃくりく), 降下(こうか)

着陸(ちゃくりく), 降下(こうか)

Ex: The pilot practiced emergency landings during flight training.
outer
[形容詞]

situated on the outside of something else

外側の, 外部の

外側の, 外部の

Ex: Protective wax was applied to the carouter body to prevent rust .
orbit
[名詞]

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

軌道 (きどう), オービット

軌道 (きどう), オービット

Ex: When a spacecraft enters orbit of another planet , it must adjust its velocity to achieve a stable trajectory .
to orbit
[動詞]

to move around a star, planet, or a large object in space

軌道を回る, 周囲を回る

軌道を回る, 周囲を回る

Ex: The dwarf planet orbits the sun in a region of space known as the Kuiper Belt .
rocket
[名詞]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

ロケット, ミサイル

ロケット, ミサイル

Ex: rocket’s engines ignited , generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth 's gravity and reach space .
satellite
[名詞]

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

衛星 (えいせい), サテライト

衛星 (えいせい), サテライト

Ex: He studied images sent by satellite in space .
to launch
[動詞]

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

打ち上げる (うちあげる), 発射する (はっしゃする)

打ち上げる (うちあげる), 発射する (はっしゃする)

Ex: SpaceX is preparing launch another batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit .
takeoff
[名詞]

the process by which an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly

離陸 (りりく), テイクオフ

離陸 (りりく), テイクオフ

Ex: Delays takeoff were caused by unexpected weather conditions , requiring adjustments to the flight schedule .
spacecraft
[名詞]

a vehicle designed to travel in space

宇宙船, 宇宙探査機

宇宙船, 宇宙探査機

Ex: After completing its mission , spacecraft re-entered Earth 's atmosphere and safely returned with samples collected from space .
spaceman
[名詞]

someone who travels into space, such as an astronaut

宇宙飛行士, スペースマン

宇宙飛行士, スペースマン

Ex: As spaceman, he underwent rigorous training to prepare for the challenges of space travel .
spaceship
[名詞]

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

宇宙船, スペースシップ

宇宙船, スペースシップ

Ex: The movie featured a futuristic spaceship capable of traveling to distant star systems.

a large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research

宇宙ステーション, スペースステーション

宇宙ステーション, スペースステーション

Ex: space station's modules are equipped with living quarters , laboratories , and observation windows .
spacesuit
[名詞]

clothing used by astronauts while traveling in space

宇宙服, スペーススーツ

宇宙服, スペーススーツ

Ex: spacesuit’s bulky design is necessary to provide insulation and pressure in the vacuum of space .
spacewalk
[名詞]

a period during which an astronaut moves outside an spacecraft in space, typically to perform repairs or experiments

宇宙遊泳(うちゅうゆうえい), スペースウォーク

宇宙遊泳(うちゅうゆうえい), スペースウォーク

Ex: NASA plans to conduct a series of spacewalks as part of its mission to upgrade the space station's equipment.
telescope
[名詞]

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

望遠鏡 (ぼうえんきょう), スコープ

望遠鏡 (ぼうえんきょう), スコープ

Ex: They purchased telescope to enhance their night sky observations .
voyage
[名詞]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

航海 (こうかい), 長旅 (ながたび)

航海 (こうかい), 長旅 (ながたび)

Ex: The documentary chronicled voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .
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