supernova
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Definitions
n.
A massive stellar explosion in which a star becomes extremely bright before fading, leaving a neutron star, black hole, or debris.
超新星
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuperabove, beyond
+
novaother
=supernova
Common Collocations
- 1.supernova explosion超新星爆炸
- 2.supernova remnant超新星残骸
Example Sentences
- 1.
Astronomers observed a supernova that was brighter than an entire galaxy.
- 2.
A supernova explosion releases more energy than the sun will in its lifetime.