| 单词 | skywatching |
| 释义 | > as lemmasskywatching skywatching n. observation of the sky, esp. for astronomical or meteorological phenomena, aircraft, etc. ΚΠ 1860 N.Y. Times 18 July 4/2 The Southern clime and a cloudless heaven doubtless combine to render their sky-watching task [sc. observing a solar eclipse]..charming in the highest degree. 1868 Turf, Field, & Farm 9 Oct. 656/1 The queenly beauties..were nervous from anxious sky watching... But the cheerful sun dispelled all lingering doubts. 1955 Austin (Texas) Statesman 14 Apr. a3/3 The Continental Air Defense Command has awarded a medal to a grandmother who reported more than 3,000 aircraft in 8,000 hours of skywatching. 2007 J. R. Percy Understanding Variable Stars i. 1 Written records of skywatching begin in the Near East around 2000 BC. < as lemmas |
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