| 单词 | astronomical |
| 释义 | astronomical (æstrənɒmɪkəl ) 1. adjective If you describe an amount, especially the cost of something as astronomical, you are emphasizing that it is very large indeed. [emphasis] Houses in the village are selling for astronomical prices. The cost will be astronomical. Synonyms: huge, great, giant, massive astronomically (æstrənɒmɪkli ) adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB after verb] He was astronomically wealthy. House prices had risen astronomically. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Astronomical means relating to astronomy. ...the British Astronomical Association. Collocations: astronomical amount He made, he says, an astronomical amount. Times, Sunday Times Wirelesses at 16 (an astronomical amount, since the average weekly wage could not have been more than 10) were described in tones that can only be called salivating. Times, Sunday Times In order to build energy infrastructure that generate and deliver electricity to each household, astronomical amount of money are first invested. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was making a million dollars a year, an astronomical amount in those days. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company has been charging us astronomical amounts for water, which it transpires was a result of a leak in a pipe. Times, Sunday Times He has ripped it all up and started again, at astronomical cost. Times, Sunday Times The media rarely intrude into this haven because they are unwanted, deterred by the astronomical cost of gaining access and bored by the impenetrable language. Times, Sunday Times They'd quite like a 'foothold' here, too - but can't afford the astronomical cost of our housing. The Sun I find it hard to imagine that higher prices will discourage 'pre-loading' any more than the astronomical cost of fuel appears to be helping traffic flow. Times, Sunday Times Over a five-year period, five round trips will be made at a truly astronomical cost of $56billion. The Sun Even if they don't, and you miss the astronomical event of the year, at least you can engage in some citizen science. Times, Sunday Times On one special occasion, the electricity to the entire town was shut off so people could enjoy an astronomical event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These emissions can have a pattern, occur intermittently, or as a transient astronomical event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was like watching some bizarre astronomical event that you know you're never going to see again. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Occasionally an unusual astronomical event was recorded. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The extensive collection features more than 170 photographs along with prints, paintings, films, astronomical instruments and cameras used by astronauts in outer space. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The firm produced hundreds of astronomical instruments such as mural circles, transit circles, sextants, and other astronomical instruments for observatories around the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The detection of these transient events demands a program of constant surveillance of the moon with suitable astronomical instruments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While he used and described a number of astronomical instruments, telescopes were not one of them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Astronomical instruments show little change of the length of chi in the following centuries, since the calendar needed to be consistent. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The intensely dry air, thin atmosphere and very little wind means that the stars don't twinkle in the night sky, a huge advantage for an astronomical observatory. Times, Sunday Times Modern archaeologists are divided on whether it was a burial ground, an astronomical observatory or a place for healing the sick. Times, Sunday Times Numerous donors helped with money, and the school had a modern astronomical observatory and excellent laboratories. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were even plans for an astronomical observatory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Structure 7 supports three rows of monuments aligned northsouth that may have served as an astronomical observatory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In doing so, he hoped to lead his readers toward the light of a more scientific understanding—and appreciation—for astronomical phenomenon. Smithsonian Mag As a folklorist, what especially intrigues me are the folk beliefs shared and the stories told across world cultures to explain this astronomical phenomenon. Smithsonian Mag A new moon will give rise to dark skies, enhancing visibility for those wanting to witness what promises to be a colourful astronomical phenomenon. Times, Sunday Times There are a few hypotheses being considered to try to explain this astronomical phenomenon. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We concluded that these sites were the endpoints of ritually significant social events that were timed by the solstices and possibly other astronomical phenomena. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Shoppers will rush to get their toes into the coveted label for a fraction of the usually astronomical price. The Sun The country has some modest gains to show for this astronomical price. Times, Sunday Times But let's hope he gets the enjoyment to go with the astronomical price. The Sun This space-age tech carries an astronomical price, too. The Sun Just more than 1,500 sq ft of space, some very low ceilings - and an astronomical price tag. Times, Sunday Times Since 1997, the foundation has grown at an astronomical rate - it now employs 250 people and has an endowment of $28.8 billion. Times, Sunday Times I was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, which precludes me from getting any critical-illness, income-protection or private-health cover other than at astronomical rates. Times, Sunday Times Airports and attractions are all set up to charge astronomical rates for cheap items such as pencils and sandwiches. The Sun He was, however, a serious scientist, whose astronomical research won him international respect. Times, Sunday Times Astronomy relies on accurate chronometers, so astronomy-both what we would call basic astronomical research and the data tables used for surveying and navigation-advanced as timekeeping technology advanced. Christianity Today By 1890 lunar photography had become a recognized branch of astronomical research. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In practice, modern astronomical research often involves a substantial amount of work in the realm(s) of theoretical and/or observational physics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of the problems outlined above, this method has not been used practically for stars for several decades in astronomical research. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Which would, perhaps, need an established world statesman, one at a loose end, to head it at an astronomical salary. Times, Sunday Times It won't just be taxpayers who are shocked by these astronomical salaries. Times, Sunday Times Away from the astronomical salaries of the top leagues, the gang allegedly found it easy to tempt poorly paid strikers and referees with a total of ¤370,000 in bribes. Times, Sunday Times However, stress levels are soaring even in more pedestrian corners of banking, where staff do not earn astronomical sums. Times, Sunday Times Predictably, ticket prices went up this week, by more than inflation, but not by the astronomical sums first forecast. Times, Sunday Times Such astronomical sums swaddle the major leagues from whatever threat football's rise might pose. Times, Sunday Times He also made songbirds, fountains and musical watches, all of which now command astronomical sums. Times, Sunday Times Can anyone possibly be worth such astronomical sums of money? Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 天文数字般的 数量，尤指花费 Japanese: けた外れに大きな |
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