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词汇 astrogation
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Definition of astrogation in English:

astrogation

noun ˌastrə(ʊ)ˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌastrəˈɡāSH(ə)n
mass noun
  • (in science fiction) navigation in outer space.

    (科幻小说用语)宇宙航行

    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you could arrange twice that amount, so we have plenty spare in case of an astrogation problem, then I'm sure we can reach an agreement.
    • They had no maps, no charts, no astrogation data, yet they brought the galaxy to its knees.
    • Two months later he was studying starship astrogation and fell in love.
    • It's possible, of course, to jump ‘blind’ as long as your astrogation computer doesn't have the safety controls engaged, but the practice has little to recommend it.
    • I need you to run the astrogation computers for the descent.

Derivatives

  • astrogator

  • noun
    • He hopes that when he gets to Earthport, the Guild will accept him as an apprentice, giving him the opportunity to train as a starship astrogator.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • They provide assistance to Jedi pilots as onboard astrogators, technicians, and communications specialists and are outfitted with various tools for utility and repair.
      • Dr. Hendrix, the chief astrogator and the main impetus in Max's training, dies of a heart attack and his replacement, Simes, mismanages the next transition through a congruency.
      • She made it very clear how unpleasant it was for someone of her status to be confined on a ship with ordinary starsailors and astrogators.
      • They have been traveling the galaxy for all of recorded history, and seem to have innate abilities as pilots and astrogators.

Origin

1930s: blend of astro- and navigation.

Definition of astrogation in US English:

astrogation

nounˌastrəˈɡāSH(ə)n
  • (in science fiction) navigation in outer space.

    (科幻小说用语)宇宙航行

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I need you to run the astrogation computers for the descent.
    • Two months later he was studying starship astrogation and fell in love.
    • They had no maps, no charts, no astrogation data, yet they brought the galaxy to its knees.
    • If you could arrange twice that amount, so we have plenty spare in case of an astrogation problem, then I'm sure we can reach an agreement.
    • It's possible, of course, to jump ‘blind’ as long as your astrogation computer doesn't have the safety controls engaged, but the practice has little to recommend it.

Origin

1930s: blend of astro- and navigation.

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