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托福高级词汇 - 时间和空间

在这里,你将学习一些关于时间和空间的英语单词,如“wane”、“dwarf”、“nebula”等,这些都是托福考试所需要的。

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biennial
[形容词]

occurring once every two years

两年一次的

两年一次的

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fiscal year
[名词]

a period of 12 months based on which a company, government or individual does financial reporting or budgeting

财政年度, 会计年度

财政年度, 会计年度

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epoch
[名词]

a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen

时代, 纪元

时代, 纪元

Ex: The Civil Rights Movement was an epoch of profound social change and progress in the United States .民权运动是美国深刻社会变革和进步的**时代**。
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wormhole
[名词]

a hypothetical structure that connects regions of space-time that are far apart

虫洞, 时空桥

虫洞, 时空桥

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to wane
[动词]

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

亏, 减少

亏, 减少

Ex: The moon 's brightness started to wane just a few days after the full moon .满月后仅几天,月亮的亮度就开始**减弱**。
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to wax
[动词]

(of the moon) to progressively display a larger illuminated section until it turns into a full moon

渐盈, 变大

渐盈, 变大

Ex: The moon waxes, reaching full brightness in about two weeks.月亮**渐盈**,大约两周后达到最亮。
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to elapse
[动词]

(of time) to pass by

流逝, 过去

流逝, 过去

Ex: The days elapsed slowly during the long winter months .在漫长的冬季,日子慢慢地**流逝**。
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twilight
[名词]

the time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon

黄昏, 暮光

黄昏, 暮光

Ex: Birds chirped softly as daylight faded into twilight, signaling the end of another day .鸟儿轻柔地鸣叫着,日光渐渐变成了**暮色**,标志着又一天的结束。
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space-time
[名词]

the theory that adds the notion of time to that of a three-dimensional space

时空, 时空连续体

时空, 时空连续体

Ex: The study of space-time helps cosmologists understand the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe .**时空**的研究有助于宇宙学家理解宇宙的大尺度结构和演化。
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a usually small meteor that burns with a bright light when entering the earth's atmosphere

流星, 陨星

流星, 陨星

Ex: The shooting star disappeared within seconds , leaving only a brief trail of light .**流星**在几秒钟内消失了,只留下短暂的光迹。
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dwarf
[名词]

a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright

矮星, 矮恒星

矮星, 矮恒星

Ex: Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe .**矮星**常被研究以理解恒星演化和宇宙中恒星的生命周期。
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Nebula
[名词]

a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation

星云, 气体和尘埃云

星云, 气体和尘埃云

Ex: The beautiful colors of the Eagle Nebula were captured by the space telescope.鹰**星云**的美丽颜色被太空望远镜捕捉到了。
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meteoroid
[名词]

a small celestial body that becomes visible as a meteor upon entrance into the atmosphere of the earth

流星体, 小天体

流星体, 小天体

Ex: The study of meteoroids provides valuable insights into the composition and dynamics of our solar system , as well as the potential hazards they pose to spacecraft and Earth .对**流星体**的研究为我们提供了关于太阳系组成和动力学的宝贵见解,以及它们对航天器和地球构成的潜在危险。
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astrophysics
[名词]

the branch of physics that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the universe, such as stars, galaxies, and cosmic radiation

天体物理学

天体物理学

Ex: The groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it .**天体物理学**中的突破性发现彻底改变了我们对宇宙及我们在其中位置的理解。
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astrobiology
[名词]

a branch of biology that deals with the study of life in space

天体生物学, 外空生物学

天体生物学, 外空生物学

Ex: The search for biosignatures is a key focus of astrobiology, aiming to identify signs of life on distant planets and moons .寻找生物特征是**天体生物学**的一个关键重点,旨在识别遥远行星和卫星上的生命迹象。
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the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the northern magnetic pole

北极光, 北極光

北极光, 北極光

Ex: The aurora borealis has captivated people for centuries and continues to be a source of wonder and inspiration for astronomers , photographers , and travelers alike .**北极光**几个世纪以来一直吸引着人们,并且继续是天文学家、摄影师和旅行者的惊奇和灵感来源。
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the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the southern magnetic pole

南极光, 南极极光

南极光, 南极极光

Ex: The aurora australis is a stunning phenomenon that has inspired artists, scientists, and adventurers throughout history, offering a glimpse of the Earth's connection to the wider cosmos.**南极光**是一种令人惊叹的现象,历史上激发了艺术家、科学家和冒险家的灵感,提供了地球与更广阔宇宙联系的一瞥。
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the time as measured at Greenwich, London, on the line of 0° longitude, used to calculate the time across the globe

格林尼治标准时间, 格林威治平均时间

格林尼治标准时间, 格林威治平均时间

Ex: Scientists use Greenwich Mean Time to standardize observations across different locations .科学家使用**格林尼治标准时间**来标准化不同地点的观测。
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centennial
[名词]

the 100th anniversary of an event or occasion

百年纪念

百年纪念

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bicentennial
[名词]

the 200th anniversary of an event or occasion

二百周年纪念, 两百周年

二百周年纪念, 两百周年

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perpetual
[形容词]

continuing forever or indefinitely into the future

永久的, 永恒的

永久的, 永恒的

Ex: The company aims for perpetual growth and success .公司旨在实现**永续**增长和成功。
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the calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XII in 1582, as a modification for the Julian Calendar, presently used in many parts of the world

公历, 格里高利历

公历, 格里高利历

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exoplanet
[名词]

a planet that is outside the solar system

系外行星, 太阳系外行星

系外行星, 太阳系外行星

Ex: Scientists use advanced telescopes and observatories to detect the faint signals of exoplanets orbiting distant stars .科学家使用先进的望远镜和天文台来探测围绕遥远恒星运行的**系外行星**的微弱信号。
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full moon
[名词]

the complete and round-shaped moon as seen from the earth

满月, 望月

满月, 望月

Ex: People gathered on the beach to watch the full moon rise above the horizon .人们聚集在海滩上观看**满月**从地平线上升起。
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crescent
[形容词]

denoting the shape of the new moon

新月形的, 呈新月形状的

新月形的, 呈新月形状的

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eon
[名词]

an endless or lengthy period of time

永世, 漫长的时间

永世, 漫长的时间

Ex: They 've been friends for what seems like eons.他们做朋友的时间似乎已经有**亿万年**了。
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zodiac
[名词]

(astronomy) the celestial zone in the sky where the sun, moon, and planets appear to move, traditionally divided into twelve equal segments, each associated with a distinct name and symbol

黄道带, 十二宫带

黄道带, 十二宫带

Ex: People born under the sign of Leo are said to possess strong leadership qualities , according to the zodiac.据说,根据**黄道带**,狮子座出生的人拥有强大的领导素质。
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