Orion
/əˈraɪən/1
- Greek Mythology a giant and hunter who was changed into a constellation at his death【希腊神话】俄里翁(死后化为星座的巨人猎手)。
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- Astronomy a conspicuous constellation (the Hunter), said to represent a hunter holding a club and shield. It lies on the celestial equator and contains many bright stars, including Rigel, Betelgeuse, and a line of three that form Orion's Belt.【天文】猎户星座。
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- as genitive Orionis /ˌɒrɪˈəʊnɪs/ used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in this constellation与其前面的字母或数字连用以标记该星座中的星猎户星座:
the multiple star Theta Orionis.
猎户座θ星。
词源
via Latin from Greek.