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scorpius

/skawr-pee-uhs/US // ˈskɔr pi əs //UK // (ˈskɔːpɪəs) //

蝎子,蝎子座,天蝎座,蝎子座的人

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    genitive Scor·pi·i [skawr-pee-ahy]. /ˈskɔr piˌaɪ/. Astronomy.

    • : the Scorpion, a zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Libra, containing the bright star Antares.

Examples

  • Scorpioun, the well-known zodiacal constellation and sign; called Scorpius in Ovid, Met.

  • If the Scorpius had landed to take on supplies of some kind, his assignment was probably not on Mars.

  • While the Scorpius decelerated and started maneuvering for a landing, Rip did some rapid calculations.

  • They had sent orders instantly to the fastest cruiser in the area, the Scorpius, to stand by for further instructions.

  • The Scorpius could not maneuver while in a gravity spin, and O'Brine wanted to be free to take action if necessary.

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