spacecraft
gb/spˈeɪskɹˌæft/ us/spˈeɪskɹˌæft/
B2
Inglese
~ 7600
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
technical
B2
entity
1
Vehicle built for outer space
A vehicle that is made to work or travel in outer space, outside the air around the Earth.
Schema d'uso:
a/an [adjective] spacecraft
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say "spacecrafts" as the plural form. In most technical and common usage, "spacecraft" is both singular and plural (one spacecraft, two spacecraft). "Spacecrafts" is much less common and can sound nonstandard in scientific writing. Learners also confuse "spacecraft" and "spaceship"; "spacecraft" is the neutral, technical word, while "spaceship" is more informal and often used in science fiction.
Sinonimi
space vehicle (More technical or formal; often used in scientific and engineering contexts.)
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spaceship (More informal and imaginative; common in science fiction and everyday speech, often suggesting a craft for people rather than equipment.)
Contrari
aircraft (An aircraft operates within Earth's atmosphere, while a spacecraft is designed to operate in outer space.)
Collocazioni
crewed spacecraft
|uncrewed spacecraft
|robotic spacecraft
|spacecraft design
|spacecraft systems
|spacecraft propulsion
Temi
science
|technology
|space
Esempi
- The spacecraft entered Mars orbit after a seven‑month journey through deep space.
- Engineers are testing a new heat shield that will protect the spacecraft during reentry.
- The space agency plans to launch a crewed spacecraft to the Moon within the next decade.
- Data from the robotic spacecraft revealed evidence of liquid water beneath the moon’s icy surface.
- The damaged antenna prevented the spacecraft from sending images back to Earth.
Esempi per chi studia
- The spacecraft is now flying around Mars.
- Many people watched the spacecraft launch on live TV.
- This small spacecraft carries only cameras and scientific tools.
- Scientists use a spacecraft to study other planets.
- The new spacecraft will bring the astronauts home safely.
Grammatica
Forma base
spacecraft
IPA
GB/spˈeɪskɹˌæft/
US/spˈeɪskɹˌæft/
Sillabe e accento
space - craft (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (space)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: spacecraft
- Plural: spacecraft, spacecrafts
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