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rocket scientist

/ˈrɒkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/

翻译: 指专门从事火箭或航天器研发的科学家或工程师;常用于否定句「这不是火箭科学」,表示某事并不特别困难或复杂。

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/ˈrɒkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/B2informalscientific
  • zh指专门从事火箭或航天器研发的科学家或工程师;常用于否定句「这不是火箭科学」,表示某事并不特别困难或复杂。

A literal term for a scientist specializing in rocketry and aerospace engineering, but more commonly used in the negative phrase 'it's not rocket science' to indicate that something is not extremely difficult or complex.

  1. Literal meaningB2formal

    A scientist who specializes in the design, development, and study of rockets and spacecraft.

    zh火箭科学家

    • She works as a rocket scientist at NASA.
    • The team of rocket scientists launched a new satellite.
    • He studied aerospace engineering to become a rocket scientist.
  2. Figurative meaningB2informal

    Used to describe someone who is extremely intelligent or highly skilled, often in a sarcastic or humorous way.

    zh比喻义

    • You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand this simple instruction.
    • He thinks he's a rocket scientist, but he can't even fix a leaky faucet.
    • It's not rocket science; anyone can learn to cook.