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europa

/yoo-roh-puh, yuh-/US // yʊˈroʊ pə, yə- //UK // (jʊˈrəʊpə) //

欧罗巴,欧罗巴洲,欧洲,欧元

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also Europe. Classical Mythology. a sister of Cadmus who was abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull and taken to Crete, where she bore him Rhadamanthus, Minos, and Sarpedon.
    • : Astronomy. a large natural satellite of the planet Jupiter.

Examples

  • That suspension helps simulate Europa’s gravity, which is one-seventh that of Earth’s.

  • Some of these minerals will eventually make their way into the ice covering Europa’s ocean.

  • Other planetary scientists, meanwhile, are not convinced that Europa’s surface is highly salted.

  • Europa was discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610, along with Jupiter’s three other larger moons.

  • When it comes to exciting moons, the runner-up to Europa is Titan, Saturn’s largest moon and the second-largest moon in the solar system.

  • He did calculations and was telling me all these facts and criteria for racing NorAms and Europa Cups and then maybe, World Cup.

  • The Slot House Europa casino on the outskirts of Rome is buzzing with activity on a sunny Friday afternoon.

  • The British transport Europa, having troops on board, was totally destroyed by fire opposite Brest, and 21 lives lost.

  • But the mean, where it dwelt chiefly, was an apathetic fascination, partly of horror; as of Europa in mid ocean with her bull.

  • If you will take me out with you by the secret door to the Europa Hotel.

  • And then pursuing his thought, "You sent a note to the Hotel Europa?"

  • Go to the Hotel Europa, where I will try to communicate with you.

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