zodiac
/ˈzəʊdɪæk/noun
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- Astrology a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. It is divided into twelve equal divisions or signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces)【占星】黄道带（天球上黄道两边各8°的一条带, 日、月和大多熟悉的行星均在此带内运行; 分成12个均等部分或宫, 即白羊星座、金牛星座、双子星座、巨蟹星座、狮子星座、室女或处女星座、天秤星座、天蝎星座、人马星座、摩羯星座、宝瓶星座和双鱼星座）。
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- a representation of the signs of the zodiac or of a similar astrological system黄道十二宫图。
- The supposed significance of the movements of the sun, moon, and planets within the zodiacal band forms the basis of astrology. However, the modern constellations do not represent equal divisions of the zodiac, and the ecliptic now passes through a thirteenth (Ophiuchus). Also, owing to precession, the signs of the zodiac now roughly correspond to the constellations that bear the names of the preceding signs.
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Zodiac
trademark an inflatable dinghy powered by an outboard motor〈商标〉（配有尾挂式发动机的）（充气）橡皮艇。
派生词
zodiacal
/zəʊˈdaɪəkəl/ adjective词源
late Middle English: from Old French zodiaque, via Latin from Greek zōidiakos, from zōidion 'sculptured animal figure'， diminutive of zōion 'animal'.