aurora
UK/ɒ:'rɒ:rә/US
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Definitions
n.
A natural light display in the sky caused by charged solar particles; also, the Roman goddess of dawn.
极光；（罗马神话）曙光女神
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaurorastem
=aurora
Common Collocations
- 1.aurora borealis北极光
- 2.aurora australis南极光
Example Sentences
- 1.
Photographers travel to Arctic regions to capture the magnificent aurora borealis.
- 2.
In ancient mythology, Aurora was the Roman goddess responsible for bringing the dawn.