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词汇 dwarf planet
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Definition of dwarf planet in English:

dwarf planet

noun
Astronomy
  • A celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.

    〔天文〕矮行星

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A paper in the journal Science has further relegated poor Pluto's status by proving that twin dwarf planet Eris is 27 per cent larger.
    • After being downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet last year, it now transpires it is not even the biggest of those.
    • Ceres and Xena will also be considered dwarf planets.
    • In 2006 Pluto was officially downgraded from planet to dwarf planet, causing much controversy in astronomical circles.
    • "If you look to the left ladies and gentlemen you will get a perfect view of the dwarf planet Eris."

Definition of dwarf planet in US English:

dwarf planet

noun
Astronomy
  • A celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.

    〔天文〕矮行星

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In 2006 Pluto was officially downgraded from planet to dwarf planet, causing much controversy in astronomical circles.
    • A paper in the journal Science has further relegated poor Pluto's status by proving that twin dwarf planet Eris is 27 per cent larger.
    • "If you look to the left ladies and gentlemen you will get a perfect view of the dwarf planet Eris."
    • After being downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet last year, it now transpires it is not even the biggest of those.
    • Ceres and Xena will also be considered dwarf planets.
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