Phrase
morning star
/ˈmɔːniŋ stɑː/
noun
钉头锤；刺球锤
A weapon consisting of a heavy spiked ball fixed rigidly to a staff, as opposed to a flail where it is attached by a chain.
- 1.
A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes attached rigidly to a staff, in contrast to a flail.
一种固定在棍端的带刺铁球武器,与连枷相对。
一种固定在棍端的带刺铁球武器,与连枷相对。；晨星; 启明星
In use
The morning star was especially bright just before dawn.
In many cultures, the morning star symbolizes hope and new beginnings.
The ancient astronomers tracked the movement of the morning star across the sky.
Connections
Word family
- morning stars
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.