satellite — an artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætəlaɪt/
Korean meaning: 통신이나 정보 수집을 위해 지구나 달, 다른 행성 주위의 궤도에 배치된 인공 물체
Korean pronunciation: 새-털-라이트 (강세: 새)
Example Sentences
- My grandpa still thinks satellites are just fancy flying TVs that occasionally fall down.
- The GPS satellite helped me find my way, but it couldn't help me find my keys.
- Scientists use satellites to monitor climate change around the world.
satellite
NOUN//ˈsætəlaɪt//
an artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Artificial satellite orbiting Earth
The satellite watches politely as I satisfy my space appetite!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'satelles'에서 유래했으며, 원래 '수행원, 호위병, 추종자'를 의미했습니다. 16세기에 영어로 들어와 '위성'의 개념으로 발전했고, 20세기 우주 시대에 인공위성을 가리키는 말로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandpa still thinks satellites are just fancy flying TVs that occasionally fall down.”
“The GPS satellite helped me find my way, but it couldn't help me find my keys.”
“Scientists use satellites to monitor climate change around the world.”
“The satellite internet connection works great until a cloud passes by.”
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