galaxy
A galaxy is a very large group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and our home is called the Milky Way.
예시
3 / 5The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.
The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.
Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.
Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.
Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!
Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'Galaxy' chocolate bar; just like the bar has many pieces, a galaxy has billions of stars.
빠른 퀴즈
Scientists believe there are billions of _______ in the visible universe.
정답!
정답은: galaxies
예시
The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.
everydayThe Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.
Astronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.
formalAstronomers use powerful telescopes to observe a distant galaxy.
Check out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!
informalCheck out this cool picture of a spiral galaxy!
The formation of a galaxy takes billions of years.
academicThe formation of a galaxy takes billions of years.
Our brand aims to reach a galaxy of new potential clients.
businessOur brand aims to reach a galaxy of new potential clients.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
a galaxy of stars
a galaxy of stars (a group of famous or brilliant people)
far, far away in another galaxy
far, far away in another galaxy
guardians of the galaxy
guardians of the galaxy
자주 혼동되는 단어
The universe contains everything that exists, while a galaxy is just one of many large systems within it.
A solar system is a star and the planets around it; a galaxy contains billions of such solar systems.
사용 참고사항
Use 'galaxy' when referring to large-scale structures in space. It can also be used figuratively to describe a large and brilliant collection of people or things.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often forget that the plural of galaxy is 'galaxies' (dropping the 'y' and adding 'ies').
암기 팁
Think of the 'Galaxy' chocolate bar; just like the bar has many pieces, a galaxy has billions of stars.
어원
From the Greek word 'galaxias', which comes from 'gala', meaning 'milk' (referring to the Milky Way).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The word is heavily associated with science fiction culture, such as the 'Star Wars' opening crawl and the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise.
빠른 퀴즈
Scientists believe there are billions of _______ in the visible universe.
정답!
정답은: galaxies
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
rainforest
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Vegetation 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
A1Foliage 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
A1A 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
A1Photosynthesis 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
A1Pollination 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
A1A 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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