jupiter

jupiter — 名詞

1. the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system, with at least

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釋義

木星

太陽系第五顆行星,體積最大

the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system, with at least 95 known moons and a large storm called the Great Red Spot

例句

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, bigger than all other planets combined.

木星是太陽系中最大的行星,比所有其他行星加起來還大。

basic fact: superlative size comparison

The Hubble telescope captured new images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot last month.

哈伯望遠鏡上個月捕捉到木星大紅斑的新影像。

astronomy context: space observation

用法筆記

Always capitalized when referring to the planet. The name comes from the Roman god Jupiter.

2. in Roman mythology, the supreme deity who ruled the heavens, controlled storms a

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釋義

朱比特

羅馬神話中的眾神之王

in Roman mythology, the supreme deity who ruled the heavens, controlled storms and lightning, and was worshipped as the protector of the Roman state, corresponding to the Greek Zeus

例句

In Roman myth, Jupiter was the most powerful god and ruled over all other deities.

在羅馬神話中,朱比特是最強大的神,統御所有其他神祇。

Ancient Romans built a temple to honor Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill.

古羅馬人在卡匹托爾山上建造了一座廟宇來供奉朱比特。

historical context: temple construction

同義詞
  • Zeus

    the equivalent Greek god with the same role and attributes; Jupiter is the Roman name

  • Jove

    an alternative poetic name for Jupiter in Latin literature, also used in English expressions such as 'by Jove'

用法筆記

Always capitalized. In Greek mythology, the equivalent figure is Zeus. Not used in the plural form. The planet Jupiter was named after this god.

3. a town on the Atlantic coast of southeastern Florida, United States, known for i

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釋義

朱庇特

美國佛羅里達州東南部城鎮

a town on the Atlantic coast of southeastern Florida, United States, known for its beaches and historic lighthouse

例句

The Chen family spent their spring break in Jupiter, Florida, on the warm sandy beach.

陳家春假期間到佛羅里達州朱庇特度假,享受溫暖的沙灘。

travel context: vacation destination

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses on the Florida coast.

朱庇特灣燈塔是佛羅里達海岸現存最古老的燈塔之一。

用法筆記

Always capitalized. The town shares its name with the planet and the god. Speakers often say 'Jupiter, Florida' to avoid confusion. The population is approximately 55,000.