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词汇 planetfall
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Definition of planetfall in English:

planetfall

noun ˈplanɪtfɔːlˈplanətˌfôl
mass noun
  • (chiefly in science fiction) a landing or arrival on a planet after a journey through space.

    (主在科幻小说中)(太空旅行后)登上行星,到达行星

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Locke would provide those before they made planetfall.
    • You know, I only just made planetfall a few hours ago.
    • I for one, don't want to still be on this ship, if it makes planetfall.
    • This depicts the DOMA forces making planetfall.
    • ‘When the Doctor's team made planetfall they discovered that the ruins were the remains of a technologically advanced civilization,’ he continued.
    • All freighters currently en route between worlds are exempt from this fine until their next planetfall, but any ship that launches toward another PA-member world will be required to carry mail to its next destination.

Origin

1940s: from planet + -fall, on the pattern of landfall.

Definition of planetfall in US English:

planetfall

nounˈplanətˌfôl
  • (chiefly in science fiction) a landing or arrival on a planet after a journey through space.

    (主在科幻小说中)(太空旅行后)登上行星,到达行星

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Locke would provide those before they made planetfall.
    • This depicts the DOMA forces making planetfall.
    • All freighters currently en route between worlds are exempt from this fine until their next planetfall, but any ship that launches toward another PA-member world will be required to carry mail to its next destination.
    • You know, I only just made planetfall a few hours ago.
    • ‘When the Doctor's team made planetfall they discovered that the ruins were the remains of a technologically advanced civilization,’ he continued.
    • I for one, don't want to still be on this ship, if it makes planetfall.

Origin

1940s: from planet + -fall, on the pattern of landfall.

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