🇬🇧🇨🇳 satellite - 卫星 : English Lesson

Meaning of "satellite" ("卫星"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A satellite is an object that moves around a larger object in space. Some satellites are natural, like the Moon orbiting Earth, and some are man-made, like the ones scientists send into space to help with communication, weather forecasts, and GPS.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried building my own satellite, but it was just a balloon with a paperclip taped to it.

If a satellite ever falls down, I hope it lands in my backyard—I’d love a space souvenir!

The cat thought the satellite dish was a giant bird feeder.

The teacher said satellites help with TV signals, and now I know who to blame when my cartoons glitch.

My dog barked at a satellite on TV, thinking it was a UFO coming to steal his treats.

A girl held a small satellite toy and a blue ball that was a planet. She moved the satellite around the planet. The satellite went left, then right, and around the ball. She laughed when the satellite almost hit the lamp. Her little satellite kept moving around the planet. She felt proud and clapped.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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