单词 | orbit |
释义 | orbit n. & v. --n   1. a the curved, usu. closed course of a planet, satellite, etc. b (prec. by in, into, out of, etc.) the state of motion in an orbit. c one complete passage around an orbited body.   2. the path of an electron round an atomic nucleus.   3. a range or sphere of action.   4. a the eye socket. b the area around the eye of a bird or insect. --v (orbited, orbiting)   1. intr. a (of a satellite etc.) go round in orbit. b fly in a circle.   2. tr. move in orbit round.   3. tr. put into orbit. Derivatives orbiter n. Etymology: L orbita course, track (in med.L eye-cavity): fem. of orbitus circular f. orbis ring |
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