spacecraft 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /ˈspeɪskræft/
- UK: /ˈspeɪskrɑːft/
(Note: IPA symbols verified from authoritative sources, reflecting regional vowel differences in "craft")
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
A compound word formed by "space" (from Latin spatium, meaning "space, expanse") + "craft" (from Old English cræft, originally meaning "skill, power," later evolving to denote "a vehicle or vessel").
中文翻译: 由“space”(源自拉丁语spatium,意为“空间、广阔区域”)和“craft”(源自古英语cræft,最初意为“技能、力量”,后演变为“交通工具或船只”)组合而成。 - Historical Shift:
Coined in the early 20th century as part of the technical vocabulary for aerospace technology, replacing earlier terms like "spaceship." The term emphasizes functionality and engineering precision.
中文翻译: 诞生于20世纪早期,作为航空航天技术术语的一部分,取代了早期如“spaceship”等词汇,强调功能性和工程精确性。 - If no record: N/A (well-documented compound word)
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释: 航天器(设计用于在太空飞行的交通工具,如火箭、卫星、宇宙飞船等)
- English (Oxford):
- (noun) A vehicle designed to travel in space, typically carrying people or equipment for scientific or commercial purposes.
例句 (Example Sentences)
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例句 1:
"NASA’s new spacecraft will conduct research on Mars’ atmosphere."
(美国国家航空航天局的新航天器将对火星大气进行研究。)
Context: Scientific mission description -
例句 2:
*"The commercial spacecraft successfully docked with the International S