meteor
US /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/
UK /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/
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流星, 隕星
a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light
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We saw a bright meteor streak across the night sky.
我們看到一顆明亮的流星劃過夜空。
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The annual Perseid meteor shower is a popular event for stargazers.
一年一度的英仙座流星雨是觀星者的熱門活動。