(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
双语例句
1. A bright shooting star, or meteor, is an unforgettable sight.
明亮的流星，或者说陨石，是番难忘的景象。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Like a flash of lightning, the meteor shot across the sky.
流星像一道闪光划过天空.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. It was made by a meteor that fell from space.
它是由流星从太空中坠落造成的.
来自英语晨读30分（高三）
4. At several specific times of a year, great meteor showers occur.
在一年的几个特定时间里, 会发生大规模的流星雨.
来自辞典例句
5. A meteor shot across the sky.
流星划过天空.
来自辞典例句
用作名词 (n.)
A meteor suddenly shot across the sky. 一颗流星急速掠过天空。
It was made by a meteor that fell from space. 它是由流星从太空中坠落造成的。
Theoretically, their heir's theory of meteorology can explain the meteor. 从理论上讲，他们的继承人的气象理论能解释这种大气现象。
