stratosphere
The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. Metaphorically, it refers to an extremely high level or state, such as in prices, success, or social status.
Beispiele
3 von 5The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.
The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.
The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'strata' meaning layers. It is the 'layer' of the 'sphere' (Earth) that is high enough for stars to feel closer.
Schnelles Quiz
After the tech giant's breakthrough in AI, their stock prices shot straight into the ___.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: stratosphere
Beispiele
The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.
everydayThe price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.
The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
formalThe ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
informalHis ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
Meteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.
academicMeteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.
Our quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.
businessOur quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
into the stratosphere
into the stratosphere (to an incredibly high level)
reach the stratosphere
reach the stratosphere (to achieve extreme success or cost)
stratospheric heights
stratospheric heights (extremely high levels)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is the layer above it.
The atmosphere is the entire envelope of gases, whereas the stratosphere is just one specific layer within it.
Nutzungshinweise
Use this word literally when discussing Earth science or aviation. Use it metaphorically to emphasize that something, like a price or a person's level of success, is exceptionally high.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' when referring to the literal atmospheric layer. They also sometimes confuse it with the 'troposphere' where clouds and rain are found.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'strata' meaning layers. It is the 'layer' of the 'sphere' (Earth) that is high enough for stars to feel closer.
Wortherkunft
From Latin 'stratus' (spread out or layered) and Greek 'sphaira' (ball or globe).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In English-speaking business culture, reaching the 'stratosphere' is a common idiom for a company or stock price that has become incredibly successful very quickly.
Schnelles Quiz
After the tech giant's breakthrough in AI, their stock prices shot straight into the ___.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: stratosphere
Verwandtes Vokabular
Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that...
troposphereThe troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmospher...
aerospaceRelating to the design, manufacture, and operation of vehicl...
altitudeAltitude refers to the vertical distance or height of an obj...
atmosphereThe layer of air and gases that surrounds the Earth or anoth...
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