observatory
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Definitions
n.
A building equipped with telescopes and instruments for observing stars, planets, or weather.
天文台;气象台;瞭望台
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.astronomical observatory天文台
- 2.observatory telescope天文台望远镜
Example Sentences
- 1.
The city built a new observatory on the hillside to serve both research and educational purposes.
- 2.
Tourists visit the observatory at night to observe planets and stars through large telescopes.