constellate

动词 v.
中文释义
美 /ˈkɑn.stɛll.e͜ɪt/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To combine as a cluster. transitive
    — […] he who is solicitous for his own improvement, must not suffer his endeavours to be limited by local reputation, but select from every tribe of mortals their characteristical virtues, and constellate in himself the scattered graces which shine single in other men.
  2. To fit, adorn (as if) with constellations. transitive
    — What Artist now dares boast that he can bring Heaven hither, or constellate any thing, So as the influence of those starres may bee Imprisond in an Herbe, or Charme, or Tree, And doe by touch, all which those starres could do?
  3. To (form a) cluster. intransitive
    — It’s no surprise that so much fiction constellates around the subject of Henry and his wives.
  4. To shine with united radiance, or one general light. intransitive
    — […] the several things which are wont most to Engage and Heighten our affections, do, in a peculiar and transcendent manner, Shine forth and Constellate in God.

词形变化

constellates present,singular,third-person constellating participle,present constellated participle,past constellated past

词汇关系

衍生词
unconstellated
相关词
constellation constellatory stellar stellate stelliform stellify stellion

词源

From Latin constēllātus (“starred”), past participle of constēllō. Equivalent to Latin constēllō + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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