rockets
Prononciation : [ˈrɑː.kɪts]
Contexte : « space travel »
(noun) a rocket is a large vehicle that is used to travel into space. It can carry people or equipment and works by pushing out gas very fast, which helps it go up into the sky.
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The rocket launched successfully into space and carried a satellite with it.
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The rocket didn't take off because there was a problem with the fuel.
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What kind of experiments can astronauts do in the rocket?
Contexte : « fireworks »
(noun) a rocket can also mean a type of firework that goes up into the sky and makes a loud noise and bright lights when it explodes.
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The fireworks display included colorful rockets that lit up the night sky.
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The kids were disappointed because the rockets were too small and didn't fly high.
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Have you ever seen rockets during a fireworks show?
Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to rocket means to move very quickly and suddenly. It's like if you jump up high or go fast on a bike, you rocket away from where you were.
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The car rocketed down the highway, leaving all the other cars behind.
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The ball didn't rocket as I expected; it barely rolled across the ground.
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Did the athlete rocket past the finish line in the race?