satellite
US /ˈsæt̬.əl.aɪt/
UK /ˈsæt̬.əl.aɪt/
名词
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卫星
an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
示例:
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The communication satellite relays signals around the globe.
通信卫星在全球范围内转发信号。
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Many countries launch their own satellites for various purposes.
许多国家出于各种目的发射自己的卫星。
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卫星, 月亮
a celestial body orbiting a planet or star
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The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
月球是地球的天然卫星。
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Jupiter has many natural satellites, including the Galilean moons.
木星有许多天然卫星，包括伽利略卫星。
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卫星国, 附庸国
a country or state that is controlled by a more powerful one
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During the Cold War, several nations were considered satellite states of the Soviet Union.
冷战期间，一些国家被认为是苏联的卫星国。
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The smaller town became a satellite community to the larger city.
这个小镇成为了大城市的卫星社区。
形容词
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卫星的, 附属的
dependent on or controlled by a larger or more important entity
示例:
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The smaller office functions as a satellite branch of the main company.
这个小办公室是总公司的卫星分支机构。
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The university has several satellite campuses in different cities.
这所大学在不同城市有几个卫星校区。
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