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单词 Trojan asteroid
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Definition of Trojan asteroid in English:

Trojan asteroid

nounˌtrəʊdʒ(ə)n ˈastərɔɪd
  • An asteroid belonging to one of two groups which orbit the sun at the same distance as Jupiter, at the Lagrangian points roughly 60 degrees ahead of it and behind it.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These are the Trojan asteroids, each one locked in its solar orbit by the gravity of Jupiter and the Sun.
    • There are two groups of Trojan asteroids, both sharing Jupiter's orbit.
    • A so-called Trojan asteroid, which forms a triangle with Jupiter and the sun, moves according to such a scheme.
    • These trapped bodies are known as the Trojan asteroids.
    • Obviously you'll know the names of the planets, and you probably know where the Kuiper Belt is, and where the Trojan asteroids are.

Origin

Early 20th century: so named because the first asteroids discovered were named after heroes of the Trojan War.

 
 

Definition of Trojan asteroid in US English:

Trojan asteroid

noun
  • An asteroid belonging to one of two groups which orbit the sun at the same distance as Jupiter, at the Lagrangian points roughly 60 degrees ahead of it and behind it.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These are the Trojan asteroids, each one locked in its solar orbit by the gravity of Jupiter and the Sun.
    • A so-called Trojan asteroid, which forms a triangle with Jupiter and the sun, moves according to such a scheme.
    • There are two groups of Trojan asteroids, both sharing Jupiter's orbit.
    • Obviously you'll know the names of the planets, and you probably know where the Kuiper Belt is, and where the Trojan asteroids are.
    • These trapped bodies are known as the Trojan asteroids.

Origin

Early 20th century: so named because the first asteroids discovered were named after heroes of the Trojan War.

 
 
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