astrology

astrology — noun

1. the practice of looking at where the sun, moon, and planets sit in the sky, base

1.名詞B2
釋義

the practice of looking at where the sun, moon, and planets sit in the sky, based on the idea that those positions can shape someone's personality and what happens in their life.

例句

According to astrology, the position of Mars at your birth can shape your temper and love life.

uncountable: no article before 'astrology'

Diego does not believe in astrology, but he likes reading his horoscope for fun.

collocation: believe in astrology

同義詞
  • horoscopy

    narrower: focuses specifically on drawing and reading horoscope charts

  • stargazing

    informal and broader; can mean astronomy, astrology, or simply looking at the night sky

反義詞
  • astronomy

    the scientific study of stars and planets, with no claim that they affect human lives

用法筆記

Always uncountable: never 'an astrology' or 'astrologies'. Distinguish from 'astronomy' (the scientific study of stars and space); astrology is widely viewed as a belief system or pseudoscience, not a science.

常見錯誤

❌She studies astronomy to know her future.
✅She studies astrology to know her future.
💡astronomy is the science of stars; astrology is the belief that stars affect people's lives.
❌I read an astrology this morning.
✅I read about astrology this morning.
💡'astrology' is uncountable, so it does not take 'an' or a plural form.