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n.（名词）
Astronomy
【天文学】
An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or design, especially one of 88 recognized groups named after characters from classical mythology and various common animals and objects.
星座：一个看上去象图形或图案的任意恒星群系，尤指88个已被确认并以古典文学艺术中的神话人物及各种普通的动物和物体命名的群体中的一个
An area of the celestial sphere occupied by one of the 88 recognized constellations.
星座区域：天球上88个已被确认的星座中的一个所占据的区域
The configuration of planets at the time of one's birth, regarded by astrologers as determining one's character or fate.
星宿：在一个人出生时候的行星位置，占星家认为它是决定一个人性格或命运的
A gathering or an assemblage, especially of prominent persons or things:
荟萃：群集或会合，尤指杰出的人或物：
The symposium was attended by a constellation of artists and writers.
一群才华横溢的艺术家和作家参加了讨论会
A set or configuration, as of related items, properties, ideas, or individuals:
格局：一系列或整体布局，如相关的项目、资产、思想、或个人：
a constellation of demands ranging from better food to improved health care; a constellation of feelings about the divorce.
一系列从更好的食物到改善保健的不同要求；离婚情感的组合
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