astronautical

/ˌæs.trəˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.t̬ɪ.kəl/ (ame, ipa)

astronautical — adjective

  • astronauticalpositive
  • more astronauticalcomparative
  • most astronauticalsuperlative

1. used to describe study, work, or equipment connected with astronauts and travel

1.形容詞C2
釋義

used to describe study, work, or equipment connected with astronauts and travel in space.

例句

Ada chose astronautical engineering after visiting a student rocket lab.

collocation: astronautical engineering

The college opened an astronautical program with classes on rockets and flight control.

同義詞
  • aerospace

    broader; it also includes aircraft and systems that work in the air as well as space

  • space

    more everyday and less technical, as in 'space program' or 'space museum'

  • astronautic

    very close in meaning, but less common in current general English

文法句型

astronautical + engineering / research / training

astronautical + design / society / program

用法筆記

Usually comes before nouns such as 'engineering', 'research', 'training', and 'society'. It has a technical tone and is mainly used for study, professional work, or organized activity connected with human space travel.

常見錯誤

❌She studies astronautical.
✅She studies astronautics.
💡'astronautical' is an adjective, so it needs a noun after it.
❌The hotel offers astronautical tours for visitors.
✅The hotel offers space-themed tours for visitors.
💡'astronautical' usually describes technical study, training, or equipment, not ordinary tourist activities.