单词 | astroengineering |
释义 | > as lemmasastroengineering astroengineering n. Brit. /ˌastrəʊˌɛn(d)ʒᵻˈnɪərɪŋ/ , U.S. /ˌæstroʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/ (a) (chiefly Science Fiction) large-scale structural engineering in space, esp. such as involves the modification of the physical structure or configuration of a planet, a star, or an entire solar system (cf. terraforming n.); (b) the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and operation of technology for use in space.ΚΠ 1971 Nature 1 Oct. 295/3 We might first detect other civilizations through evidence of astro-engineering activities such as the construction of devices to capture all the energy of a central star. 1986 Washington Post (Nexis) 30 Nov. c3 Realistic plans are already being made to ‘terraform’ Mars... Among theoreticians, astro-engineering on the scale of a whole planet has been discussed for so long it is almost passe. 1989 Arkansas Democrat-Gaz. (Nexis) 12 June Phan, 17, plans to get a degree in astro-engineering and hopes to land a job with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1992 Publishers Weekly (Nexis) 20 Apr. 40 Protagonist Randy Hunter's astroengineering firm discovers a lifeform dubbed ‘Silverhair’... By carefully engineering the Silverhair, Hunter and his associates develop a method of building starships that reach near-light speeds. 2005 P. F. Hamilton Judas Unchained xv. 747 With his knowledge of astroengineering and orbital mechanics, the technical types in Adam's team had automatically deferred to him. < as lemmas |
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