A1 noun ニュートラル

meteor

/ˈmiːtiər/

A piece of rock or metal from space that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns brightly. It is often called a shooting star because it looks like a streak of light in the night sky.

例文

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1

We sat outside to watch the meteor fly across the sky.

We sat outside to watch the meteor fly across the sky.

2

The scientist documented the trajectory of the meteor.

The scientist documented the trajectory of the meteor.

3

Did you see that meteor? It was so fast!

Did you see that meteor? It was so fast!

語族

名詞
meteor
副詞
meteorically
形容詞
meteoric
関連
meteorite
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that a meteor is in the 'air'. The word starts with 'met-', like 'met-eor' and 'atmosphere' both relate to the sky.

クイックテスト

Look at the sky! I just saw a bright ___ fly past the moon.

正解!

正解は: meteor

例文

1

We sat outside to watch the meteor fly across the sky.

everyday

We sat outside to watch the meteor fly across the sky.

2

The scientist documented the trajectory of the meteor.

formal

The scientist documented the trajectory of the meteor.

3

Did you see that meteor? It was so fast!

informal

Did you see that meteor? It was so fast!

4

A meteor glows because of friction with the atmosphere.

academic

A meteor glows because of friction with the atmosphere.

5

Our new marketing campaign is called 'Project Meteor' to imply speed.

business

Our new marketing campaign is called 'Project Meteor' to imply speed.

語族

名詞
meteor
副詞
meteorically
形容詞
meteoric
関連
meteorite

よく使う組み合わせ

meteor shower meteor shower
bright meteor bright meteor
meteor impact meteor impact
meteor crater meteor crater
giant meteor giant meteor

よく使うフレーズ

meteoric rise

a very quick increase in success or popularity

watch a meteor shower

to observe many meteors at once

meteor trail

the path of light left by a meteor

よく混同される語

meteor vs meteorite

A meteor is the light in the sky; a meteorite is the rock that actually hits the ground.

meteor vs meteoroid

A meteoroid is the rock while it is still in space, before it enters the atmosphere.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'meteor' when talking about the flash of light seen in the sky. If you are talking about the physical rock found on Earth, use 'meteorite'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often call it a 'star,' but it is actually a rock burning up, not a distant sun.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that a meteor is in the 'air'. The word starts with 'met-', like 'met-eor' and 'atmosphere' both relate to the sky.

📖

語源

From the Greek word 'meteōros', meaning 'raised high' or 'things in the air'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: meteors Commonly used with verbs like 'see', 'watch', or 'flash'
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, seeing a meteor (shooting star) is considered good luck, and people often make a wish when they see one.

クイックテスト

Look at the sky! I just saw a bright ___ fly past the moon.

正解!

正解は: meteor

natureの関連語

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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