用星座學英文(上)


十二星座 (Twelve Constellations)也就是一般人說的占星學(Astrology),是跟人交談破冰很方便的話題,今天就來教大家跟星座有關的英文,讓你不怕聊天時沒話說!

 

十二星座細分為四個元素 (Elements):

火 (Fire) ─ 牡羊、獅子、射手

土 (Earth) ─魔羯、金牛、處女

風 (Air) ─ 水瓶、雙子、天秤

水 (Water) ─ 雙魚,巨蟹,天蠍

 


星座特質 (Characteristic)

 

摩羯座 (Capricorn, the Goat) December 22 ~January 20

Capricorn is the determined goat who is constantly climbing upward and the leader of the Earth signs. 摩羯座的人就像是一隻有決心的山羊總是往上爬,是土象星座中的領導人。

Capricorn have wisdom and stability.  摩羯座有智慧,個性也較穩定。

Capricorn is a practical person. His ideas make sense and are useful. 他們是很實際的,想法都是理性而實際的。

Capricorn do not take impulsive decisions but will act aggressively to get what they want. 摩羯座不會衝動做決定,但對想要的東西會積極行動爭取。

 

TIPS: Patience and caution are your advantages.

優點是有耐心和謹慎。

 

◎字彙 (Vocabulary)

determined [dɪˋtɝmɪnd] adj. 堅決的,意志堅定的

stability [stəˋbɪlətɪ] n. 穩定,穩定性;安定

make sense 有意義的

impulsive [ɪmˋpʌlsɪv] adj. 衝動的;易衝動的;由衝動造成的

aggressively [əˋgrɛsɪvlɪ] adv. 侵略地;攻擊地

 


水瓶座 (Auqarius, the Water Carrier) January 21~February 19

 

The Aquarius is kind and likeable but sometimes who appears to be aloof. 水瓶座的人大都是善良而可愛的,但有時候會給人冷漠的感覺。

Aquarius are strong and attractive. 水瓶座是非常有能力也很有吸引力的。

They are equally good at thinking and practical things. 水瓶座的思考和實踐能力都很強。 Aquarius are very popular in their circles. 水瓶座的人通常很受歡迎。This sign has astonishing intellectual and communication skill. 這個星座的人具有令人吃驚的智慧和溝通能力。

 

TIPS: Aquarius has a lot of adaptability. But you may try many new things but end up mastering none.

瓶子有很好的適應能力。但是可能嘗試了很多新事物而一事無成。

 

◎字彙 (Vocabulary)

likeable [ˈlaɪkəbl] adj. 討人喜歡的; 感動人的; 好看的;可愛的

aloof [əˋluf] adj. 冷漠的

astonishing [əˋstɑnɪʃɪŋ] adj. 令人驚訝的;驚人的

intellectual [͵ɪnt!ˋɛktʃʊəl] adj. 智力的;理智的

adaptability [ə͵dæptəˋbɪlətɪ] n. 順應性;適應性;適合性;通融性

end up 結果成為, 最終成為

 

雙魚座 (Pisces, the Fishes) February 20 ~ March 20

Ruled by mystical Neptune, this sign is extremely receptive. 受神秘的海王星所控制,雙魚座的人非常善於接納。

Pisces has a tender heart, he is kind and understanding to anyone with problems. 他們有一顆柔軟的心,心地善良且很能體諒他人。

Pisces is a Water element, they are generous and emotional.  雙鱼座是水象星座,非常的慷慨及浪漫有情感。

Pisces value human relations the most. 雙魚座最重視人際關係。

Pisces put the people they loves above everything else. 雙魚座會把他們的愛人擺在第一順位。

 

◎字彙 (Vocabulary)

Neptune [ˋnɛptjun] n. 海王星

receptive [rɪˋsɛptɪv] adj. 善於接受的;能容納的

emotional [ɪˋmoʃən!] adj. 感情(上)的

 

牡羊座 (Aries, the Ram) March 21 ~ April 20

The symbol of Aries is the ram. 牡羊座的代表符號是一隻公羊。

Like the ram, Aries is aggressive. He will attack a person he disagrees with or an idea he dislikes. 就像公羊一樣,牡羊座的個性主動積極,對於自己所不喜歡、不同意的人或事會抱持攻擊的態度。

Aries are curious, energetic and enthusiastic. 牡羊座充滿好奇、活力、熱情。

Aries like to make things happen rather than being mere spectators.  牡羊座不喜歡做個旁觀者,喜歡做個實踐者。

Liking excitement push Aries into new territories. 喜歡刺激讓牡羊座喜歡探索新領域。

 

TIPS:Your persistence will lead you to success. But your impulsive temper may cause problems.

堅持會使你成功,但是個性衝動的毛病也會帶來麻煩。

 

◎字彙 (Vocabulary)

symbol [ˋsɪmb!] n. 象徵,標誌[(+of)]

ram [ræm] n. 公羊

curious [ˋkjʊrɪəs] adj. 好奇的,渴望知道的

energetic [͵ɛnɚˋdʒɛtɪk] adj. 精力旺盛的;精神飽滿的

enthusiastic [ɪn͵θjuzɪˋæstɪk] adj. 熱情的;熱烈的

mere [mɪr] adj. 僅僅的

spectator [spɛkˋtetɚ] n. 觀眾;旁觀者

territory [ˋtɛrə͵torɪ] n. 領土,版圖;領地

persistence [pɚˋsɪstəns] n. 堅持;固執

impulsive [ɪmˋpʌlsɪv]  adj. 衝動的;易衝動的

 

金牛座 (Taurus, the Bull) April 21 ~ May 21

The bull is strong and determined. She has no respect for weakness of any kind. 公牛的個性堅強和態度果斷。不喜歡任何軟弱的行為。

Taurus are reliable, practical, ambitious and sensual. 金牛座是可靠的、實際的、有事業心和感性的。

Taurus have an eye for beauty. 金牛座是富有美感的。

They tend to be good with finances. 金牛座在財務方面很擅長。

 

TIPS:You might be a little bit slow-witted, but your consistency will make it up.

你反應有一點慢,但是你的堅毅會彌補這個弱點。

 

◎字彙 (Vocabulary)

ambitious [æmˋbɪʃəs] adj. 有雄心的;野心勃勃的

finance [faɪˋnæns] n. 財政;金融

slow-witted [sloˋwɪtɪd] adj. 頭腦遲鈍的

make up補足

 

雙子座 (Gemini, the Twins) May 22 ~ June 21

The symbol of Gemini is twins, two children born at the same time. 雙子座的象徵是雙胞胎,兩個同時誕生的小孩。

The twins represent the two sides of Gemini’s personality, and also her fickle nature. 雙胞胎代表著雙子座的雙面個性和善變無常的天性。

Gemini are clever and intellectual. 雙子座非常聰明和有智慧。

Gemini can also be tense and restless. 雙子座的生活步調有時候很緊張,也容易輕狂。

Gemini are broad-minded and easy-going, are adjustable individuals as the desire to enjoy every moment. 雙子座心胸寬廣、隨和,享受每一刻的願望。

 

TIPS: Your mutable motivation brings adaptability.

你的多變使你更有適應力。

 

◎字彙 (Vocabulary)

fickle [ˋfɪk!] adj. 易變的,無常的

restless [ˋrɛstlɪs] adj. 焦躁不安的,煩躁的

adjustable [əˋdʒʌstəb!] adj. 可調整的,可調節的

mutable [ˋmjutəb!]  adj. 易變的;反覆無常的

 

 

今天就先介紹六個星座吧!大家記得住嗎~

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