轨道

guǐ dào

HSK 6

Meaning

track (for trains etc)
orbit (of a satellite)
(fig.) a person's established path in life
desired trajectory (of a business or other endeavor)
(audio engineering) track
(quantum mechanics) orbital

Definition

物体在宇宙中围绕其他物体运动的路径；亦指铺设的钢轨，供火车、电车等行驶的道路。

The path of an object in space around another object; also refers to rails laid for trains, trams, etc.

Usage

可用于天文学、交通运输、比喻发展路径等。

Used in astronomy, transportation, metaphorically for development path, etc.

Examples

1 地球绕太阳运行的轨道是椭圆形的。(The Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical.)
2 火车沿着轨道平稳行驶。(The train runs smoothly along the track.)
3 这颗卫星成功进入了预定轨道。(The satellite successfully entered its intended orbit.)
4 他的生活渐渐回到了正常的轨道。(His life gradually returned to the normal track.)
5 公司的发展轨道需要重新调整。(The company's development trajectory needs to be readjusted.)

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