"ceres" in Chinese (Simplified)
谷神星塞瑞斯(古罗马神话女神)
Definition
谷神星是位于火星和木星之间小行星带的一个大型矮行星。它也是古罗马农业女神的名字。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
始终大写,因为是专有名词。在天文学中指矮行星,在神话中指女神。除非谈论天文或古代历史,否则较少用到。
Examples
Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt.
**谷神星**是小行星带中最大天体。
Many telescopes have studied Ceres.
许多望远镜研究过**谷神星**。
The Roman goddess Ceres was worshipped for bringing good harvests.
罗马女神**塞瑞斯**因带来丰收而被崇拜。
Did you know Ceres might have water ice under its surface?
你知道**谷神星**的表面下可能有水冰吗?
Some scientists think life could exist on Ceres one day.
有科学家认为将来**谷神星**上可能会有生命。
The word 'cereal' actually comes from the name Ceres.
单词 'cereal' 其实是源自**塞瑞斯**的名字。