constellation
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.
예시
3 / 5I 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.
The astronomical society documented a new movement within the Orion constellation.
The group of scientists recorded a change in the Orion star pattern.
Look! That constellation looks exactly like a giant spoon in the sky.
See! That group of stars looks just like a big spoon.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'stella' (star). It literally means 'stars together'.
빠른 퀴즈
The sailor looked up at the _____ to find his way home.
정답!
정답은: constellation
예시
I can see the Big Dipper constellation from my bedroom window tonight.
everydayI can see the group of stars called the Big Dipper from my window tonight.
The astronomical society documented a new movement within the Orion constellation.
formalThe group of scientists recorded a change in the Orion star pattern.
Look! That constellation looks exactly like a giant spoon in the sky.
informalSee! That group of stars looks just like a big spoon.
Ancient navigators used the position of each constellation to determine their location at sea.
academicOld sailors used star patterns to find out where they were on the ocean.
Our firm works with a constellation of small tech companies to innovate.
businessOur company works with a large group of small technology businesses.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
A galaxy is a massive system of billions of stars, while a constellation is just a small pattern of stars seen from Earth.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Think of the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'stella' (star). It literally means 'stars together'.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'constellatio', which means 'a collection of stars'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Different cultures throughout history, such as the Greeks and Chinese, have identified different shapes and stories in the same groups of stars.
빠른 퀴즈
The sailor looked up at the _____ to find his way home.
정답!
정답은: constellation
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
herbivore
A1A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.
savanna
A1A 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
A1An 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
A1Undergrowth 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
A1Germination 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
A1An 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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.
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