The tail of a comet; (also) a luminous trail left by the passage of a meteor through the atmosphere. Also in figurative contexts.
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释义 | the world > the universe > constellation > comet or meteor > meteor > [noun] > trail (4) train1559 The tail of a comet; (also) a luminous trail left by the passage of a meteor through the atmosphere. Also in figurative contexts. fire flag1798 †(a) poetic a celestial or auroral flame (obsolete); (b) a flag giving warning of fire. meteor streak1869 the luminous trail of a meteor in the atmosphere. meteor trail1895 a bright streak of ionized gas formed by a meteor passing through the upper atmosphere, which can provide a reflector for radio communication. |
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