satellite (B1)
カタカナ: サテライト
IPA: /ˈsætəlaɪt/
Definition
An object that orbits a larger object. This can be a natural celestial body (like the Moon orbiting Earth) or an artificial machine launched into space to orbit Earth or another body, often for communication, weather monitoring, or navigation.
意味: より大きな物体の周りを回る物体。地球の周りを回る月のような自然の天体や、通信、気象観測、航法のために地球などの周回軌道に打ち上げられた人工的な機械を指します。
Examples / 例文
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. — 月は地球唯一の自然衛星です。
Many communication satellites are in geostationary orbit above the equator. — 多くの通信衛星が赤道上空の静止軌道上にあります。
Scientists use weather satellites to track hurricanes and other storm systems. — 科学者は気象衛星を使ってハリケーンやその他の嵐のシステムを追跡しています。
Satellite の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Satellite:
How to Use Satellite
- satellite dish (collocation)
- A dish-shaped antenna used for receiving satellite signals. — "We installed a satellite dish on the roof to get better TV reception."
- satellite navigation (collocation)
- A system using satellites to provide location and direction information. — "My car's satellite navigation system helped me find the restaurant."
- satellite phone (collocation)
- A mobile phone that connects to orbiting satellites instead of terrestrial cell towers. — "Hikers in remote areas often carry a satellite phone for emergencies."
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