star

planet, star

这两个名词均可表示“星”之意。
planet: 指围绕太阳运转的行星。
star: 多指恒星，也指天空中的群星。可引申指一切星状物或文体等领域中的知名人物。

名词 star:

1. (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
2. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
   同义词：ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz
3. any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
4. a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
5. an actor who plays a principal role
   同义词：principal, lead
6. a performer who receives prominent billing
   同义词：headliner
7. a star-shaped character * used in printing
   同义词：asterisk
8. the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
   同义词：star topology

动词 star:

1. feature as the star
2. be the star in a performance
3. mark with an asterisk
   同义词：asterisk

形容词 star:

1. indicating the most important performer or role
   同义词：leading, prima, starring, stellar

1. The star of the film is a previously unknown actor.
   这部电影里的明星以前是个默默无闻的演员。
2. My favourite film stars Marilyn Monroe.
   我最喜欢的电影是玛丽莲·梦露主演的。
3. We can see the stars at night.
   夜晚我们可以看见星群。
4. In his last film he starred as a cowboy.
   他在最近的一部影片中主演一位牛仔。