2006年VOA标准英语-Shuttle Crew Performs Post-Launch Inspection
时间：2019-01-20 作者：英语课 分类：2006年VOA标准英语（七月）
By Michael Bowman
Washington
05 July 2006
Path of Shuttle Discovery, July 5, 2006
The crew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery meticulously 1 examined the orbiter's exterior 2 Wednesday, one day after a successful launch from Cape 3 Canaveral, Florida.
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The rigorous inspection 4 is a safety measure implemented 5 in the aftermath of the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
Columbia broke up upon re-entry to Earth's atmosphere. A section of foam 6 that broke off during lift-off is believed to have damaged shielding on the orbiter's wing and was blamed for the deadly mishap 7.
To avert 8 a possible recurrence 9, Discovery's crew deployed 10 laser, digital, and video cameras attached to the shuttle's robotic arm. The cameras took images of the shuttle's wings and nose cap, and NASA officials say the examination is capable of revealing cracks or other damage as small as three millimeters.
Shuttle Discovery launch
Tuesday, launch video showed bits of foam falling away from Discovery's massive external fuel tank. But NASA officials said there was little risk of damage, as the foam fell away after the shuttle had gained sufficient altitude so that the thinner atmosphere did not accelerate the particles to a dangerous speed.
NASA says Discovery's 12-day mission could be extended to a 13th day. Thursday, the shuttle is to arrive at the International Space Station to deliver supplies, equipment and a crewmember. On board Discovery is Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter of Germany, who will remain on the space station for six months.
- The hammer's silvery head was etched with holy runs and its haft was meticulously wrapped in blue leather. 锤子头是纯银制成的，雕刻着神圣符文，而握柄则被精心地包裹在蓝色的皮革中。 来自辞典例句
- She is always meticulously accurate in punctuation and spelling. 她的标点和拼写总是非常精确。 来自辞典例句
- The seed has a hard exterior covering.这种子外壳很硬。
- We are painting the exterior wall of the house.我们正在给房子的外墙涂漆。
- I long for a trip to the Cape of Good Hope.我渴望到好望角去旅行。
- She was wearing a cape over her dress.她在外套上披着一件披肩。
- On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查，发现肉变质了。
- The soldiers lined up for their daily inspection by their officers.士兵们列队接受军官的日常检阅。
- This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句
- The glass of beer was mostly foam.这杯啤酒大部分是泡沫。
- The surface of the water is full of foam.水面都是泡沫。
- I'm afraid your son had a slight mishap in the playground.不好了，你儿子在操场上出了点小意外。
- We reached home without mishap.我们平安地回到了家。
- He managed to avert suspicion.他设法避嫌。
- I would do what I could to avert it.我会尽力去避免发生这种情况。
- More care in the future will prevent recurrence of the mistake.将来的小心可防止错误的重现。
- He was aware of the possibility of a recurrence of his illness.他知道他的病有可能复发。