orb
n. 球, 天体, 球状物 vt. 成圆形, 成球形
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教材释义与例句
成球形;弄圆;围着
沿轨道运行
释义与例句
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1.
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star
球体
天体
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Celestial sphere; one of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions
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A structural motif or finial in the shape of a sphere
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An orbit of an heavenly body
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The time period of an orbit
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The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity
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Any revolving circular body, such as a wheel
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A sphere of action.
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A globus cruciger; a ceremonial sphere used to represent royal or imperial power
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A translucent sphere appearing in flash photography (Orb (optics))
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A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defence, especially infantry to repel cavalry.
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Amount of deviation from the closest perfect aspect.
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A blank window or panel.
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To form into an orb or circle.
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To become round like an orb.
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To encircle; to surround; to enclose.
诗歌 及物
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词源
From Middle English orbe, from Old French orbe, from Latin orbis (“circle, orb”). Compare orbit.
来源:wiktionary