A1 noun ニュートラル

constellation

/ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃn/

A constellation is a group of stars that forms a specific pattern in the night sky. People give these patterns names, often based on animals, objects, or mythological characters.

例文

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1

I can see the Big Dipper constellation from my bedroom window tonight.

I can see the group of stars called the Big Dipper from my window tonight.

2

The astronomical society documented a new movement within the Orion constellation.

The group of scientists recorded a change in the Orion star pattern.

3

Look! That constellation looks exactly like a giant spoon in the sky.

See! That group of stars looks just like a big spoon.

語族

名詞
constellation
Verb
constellate
形容詞
constellatory
関連
star
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'stella' (star). It literally means 'stars together'.

クイックテスト

The sailor looked up at the _____ to find his way home.

正解!

正解は: constellation

例文

1

I can see the Big Dipper constellation from my bedroom window tonight.

everyday

I can see the group of stars called the Big Dipper from my window tonight.

2

The astronomical society documented a new movement within the Orion constellation.

formal

The group of scientists recorded a change in the Orion star pattern.

3

Look! That constellation looks exactly like a giant spoon in the sky.

informal

See! That group of stars looks just like a big spoon.

4

Ancient navigators used the position of each constellation to determine their location at sea.

academic

Old sailors used star patterns to find out where they were on the ocean.

5

Our firm works with a constellation of small tech companies to innovate.

business

Our company works with a large group of small technology businesses.

語族

名詞
constellation
Verb
constellate
形容詞
constellatory
関連
star

よく使う組み合わせ

zodiac constellation a star pattern used in astrology
identify a constellation to find and name a star pattern
bright constellation a group of stars that is easy to see
star constellation a group of stars forming a shape
northern constellation a star pattern seen in the northern half of the world

よく使うフレーズ

a constellation of stars

a specific group of stars

a constellation of talent

a group of many very talented people

under the constellation

being located beneath a specific star group

よく混同される語

constellation vs galaxy

A galaxy is a massive system of billions of stars, while a constellation is just a small pattern of stars seen from Earth.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use this word when talking about the shapes stars make in the sky. You can also use it to describe a large group of impressive people or things.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Don't confuse it with 'galaxy'. Learners often think a constellation is a physical object in space, but it is actually just a pattern we see from our view on Earth.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'stella' (star). It literally means 'stars together'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'constellatio', which means 'a collection of stars'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one constellation, two constellations Usually used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one.
🌍

文化的な背景

Different cultures throughout history, such as the Greeks and Chinese, have identified different shapes and stories in the same groups of stars.

クイックテスト

The sailor looked up at the _____ to find his way home.

正解!

正解は: constellation

natureの関連語

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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