star
A star is a very large ball of burning gas in space that looks like a small point of light in the night sky. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a famous person in movies, music, or sports.
例句
3 / 5The night sky was clear and full of bright stars.
The night sky was clear and full of bright stars.
The astronomer pointed out the North Star during the lecture.
The astronomer pointed out the North Star during the lecture.
Look at all those stars; it's a beautiful night!
Look at all those stars; it's a beautiful night!
词族
记忆技巧
Think of the five-pointed shape you draw on paper; that shape is called a 'star' and represents the light we see in the sky.
快速测验
The ______ is so clear tonight that I can see the Big Dipper.
正确！
正确答案是： b
例句
The night sky was clear and full of bright stars.
everydayThe night sky was clear and full of bright stars.
The astronomer pointed out the North Star during the lecture.
formalThe astronomer pointed out the North Star during the lecture.
Look at all those stars; it's a beautiful night!
informalLook at all those stars; it's a beautiful night!
The classification of a star depends on its temperature and luminosity.
academicThe classification of a star depends on its temperature and luminosity.
She is the star employee of our marketing department this month.
businessShe is the star employee of our marketing department this month.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
reach for the stars
to aim for very high or difficult goals
born under a lucky star
to be very lucky in life
thank your lucky stars
to be very grateful for something
容易混淆的词
Stars twinkle and produce their own light, while planets usually shine with a steady light reflected from the sun.
The Sun is actually a star, but we use the word 'Sun' specifically for the one closest to Earth that provides daylight.
使用说明
Use 'star' to describe the objects you see in the sky at night when there are no clouds. It is also commonly used as a metaphor for success or fame.
常见错误
Learners sometimes forget that the Sun is a star and may think the words are mutually exclusive in scientific contexts.
记忆技巧
Think of the five-pointed shape you draw on paper; that shape is called a 'star' and represents the light we see in the sky.
词源
Derived from the Old English word 'steorra', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to strew' or 'to spread', like lights spread across the sky.
语法模式
文化背景
Stars have been used for thousands of years by sailors for navigation and by many cultures to create myths and constellations.
快速测验
The ______ is so clear tonight that I can see the Big Dipper.
正确！
正确答案是： b
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