astrology

UK/ə'strɒlədʒɪ/US/ә'strɒlәdʒi/

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Definitions

The belief and practice that the positions of stars and planets influence human affairs

占星术，占星学

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

astrostar; heavenly body

logword, speech, reason; study of

-ystudy of, science of

=astrology

astro (star) + log (account, study, from logos) = 'the account of the stars.' Once one craft with astronomy, astrology kept the prophecy side — reading character and fate from the heavens — while astronomy took the measuring side.

Root aster still carries 34 more words

Common Collocations

1.practice of astrology占星术的实践
2.astrology beliefs占星术信仰

Example Sentences

1.
She reads about astrology to find out what her sign predicts.
2.
In ancient times, astrology and astronomy were not yet separate.

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