【英语时差8,16】用一根绳子连接地球和同步卫星（上）

A geostationary satellite orbits the equator in the same direction and speed the earth turns. That means the satellite stays stationary¹ with respect to the ground. It seems to be hanging in mid-air — if, by mid-air, you mean 22,500 miles high.

Imagine yourself sitting inside a geostationary satellite. You want to bring up some supplies from earth.

Why not let down a long rope? After all, your satellite will always be over the same spot of ground. Someone could stand under you, wait for the rope to come down, and tie off a cooler full of soda².

Sounds funny, but would it work? Is this just an odd way to do things or is it impossible?

In fact, it is impossible, and here’s why…

1 stationary   

adj.固定的，静止不动的

参考例句：

• A stationary object is easy to be aimed at.一个静止不动的物体是容易瞄准的。
• Wait until the bus is stationary before you get off.你要等公共汽车停稳了再下车。

2 soda   

n.苏打水；汽水

参考例句：

• She doesn't enjoy drinking chocolate soda.她不喜欢喝巧克力汽水。
• I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes.我给你的饮料重加一些苏打水和冰块。