A1 noun Neutro

orbit

/ˈɔːr.bɪt/

An orbit is the curved path that a planet or object takes as it moves around a star or planet. It describes how things in space travel in a circle or oval shape around a larger body.

Exemplos

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1

The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.

The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.

2

The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.

The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.

3

My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.

My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
orbit
Verb
orbit
Advérbio
orbitally
Adjetivo
orbital
Relacionado
orbiter
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Dica de memorização

The letter 'O' in 'Orbit' looks like the circular path a planet takes around the sun.

Quiz rápido

The moon follows a specific ______ around the Earth.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: orbit

Exemplos

1

The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.

everyday

The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.

2

The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.

formal

The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.

3

My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.

informal

My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.

4

Calculations of the lunar orbit are essential for space missions.

academic

Calculations of the lunar orbit are essential for space missions.

5

The new product launch is finally in orbit and performing well.

business

The new product launch is finally in orbit and performing well.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
orbit
Verb
orbit
Advérbio
orbitally
Adjetivo
orbital
Relacionado
orbiter

Colocações comuns

planetary orbit planetary orbit
enter orbit enter orbit
low orbit low orbit
stable orbit stable orbit
lunar orbit lunar orbit

Frases Comuns

in orbit

in orbit

put into orbit

put into orbit

stay in orbit

stay in orbit

Frequentemente confundido com

orbit vs rotation

Rotation is spinning around one's own center, while orbit is moving around another object.

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Notas de uso

Use 'orbit' to describe the path of objects in space or figurative movement around a central figure. It is most commonly used as a noun, but can also function as a verb.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse 'orbit' with 'spin'. Remember that orbit requires a central object to move around.

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Dica de memorização

The letter 'O' in 'Orbit' looks like the circular path a planet takes around the sun.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'orbita', which means 'wheel track'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: orbits Used with the preposition 'around'
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Contexto cultural

The concept of orbit is central to our understanding of the solar system and was a key focus during the 20th-century Space Race.

Quiz rápido

The moon follows a specific ______ around the Earth.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: orbit

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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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