A1 noun 중립

comet

/ˈkɒm.ɪt/

A comet is a small object in space made of ice and dust that travels around the sun. When it gets close to the sun, it develops a bright, long tail of gas and dust that can often be seen from Earth.

예시

3 / 5
1

Look at the sky; you can see the bright comet tonight.

Look at the sky; you can see the bright comet tonight.

2

The astronomical society is monitoring the trajectory of the newly discovered comet.

The astronomical society is monitoring the trajectory of the newly discovered comet.

3

Did you see that comet? It was so cool!

Did you see that comet? It was so cool!

어휘 가족

명사
comet
형용사
cometary
관련
coma
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Comb' with long hair. The word comet comes from the Greek word for 'long-haired', referring to its long tail.

빠른 퀴즈

Scientists used a telescope to watch the ___ fly past the sun.

정답!

정답은: comet

예시

1

Look at the sky; you can see the bright comet tonight.

everyday

Look at the sky; you can see the bright comet tonight.

2

The astronomical society is monitoring the trajectory of the newly discovered comet.

formal

The astronomical society is monitoring the trajectory of the newly discovered comet.

3

Did you see that comet? It was so cool!

informal

Did you see that comet? It was so cool!

4

Comets are often described as 'dirty snowballs' because they are composed of frozen gases and rock.

academic

Comets are often described as 'dirty snowballs' because they are composed of frozen gases and rock.

5

We have named our latest high-speed delivery service 'The Comet' to represent speed.

business

We have named our latest high-speed delivery service 'The Comet' to represent speed.

어휘 가족

명사
comet
형용사
cometary
관련
coma

자주 쓰는 조합

bright comet bright comet
Halley's comet Halley's comet
comet tail comet tail
orbiting comet orbiting comet
spotted a comet spotted a comet

자주 쓰는 구문

Halley's Comet

Halley's Comet

comet-like speed

comet-like speed

a passing comet

a passing comet

자주 혼동되는 단어

comet vs meteor

A meteor is a small piece of rock that burns up in Earth's atmosphere, while a comet is a large icy body orbiting the sun.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is primarily used in scientific and general contexts to describe the specific space object. Figuratively, it can describe something that appears suddenly, shines brightly, and disappears quickly.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often call any bright light in the sky a comet, but a comet stays visible for days or weeks, unlike a meteor which lasts only seconds.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Comb' with long hair. The word comet comes from the Greek word for 'long-haired', referring to its long tail.

📖

어원

From the Greek word 'kometes', which means 'long-haired star'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: comets Takes the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many ancient cultures, comets were feared as omens or signs of important changes or disasters.

빠른 퀴즈

Scientists used a telescope to watch the ___ fly past the sun.

정답!

정답은: comet

nature 관련 단어

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

ocean

A1

A very large area of salt water that covers the majority of the Earth's surface. It is much larger than a sea and surrounds the continents.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

river

A1

A large natural flow of water that travels across land and into the sea or a lake. It is a moving body of water that usually starts in mountains or hills.

lava

A1

Lava is the very hot, liquid rock that comes out of a volcano when it erupts. After it cools down and stops moving, it turns into hard, solid stone.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

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