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IELTS BNC: 1001 COCA: 538

star

1 star /ˈstɑɚ/ noun
plural stars
1 star
/ˈstɑɚ/
noun
plural stars
Learner's definition of STAR
[count]
: any one of the objects in space that are made of burning gas and that look like points of light in the night sky星;恒星
see also evening star, morning star, north star, pole star, shooting star
: a star or planet especially in a certain position that is believed in astrology to influence people's lives(占星术的)星相,星座
usually plural通常用复数
see also star-crossed
: something (such as a symbol or medal) with five or more points that represents or suggests a star星状物
see also bronze star, silver star, stars and stripes
: a symbol that is shaped like a star and that is used as part of a rating system to show how good something is星级
see also five-star, four-star
: the most important and well-known performer in a movie, play, etc.(电影、戏剧中的)主角,主演
: an extremely famous and successful performer or athlete演艺界明星;体坛名将
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
: a person who is very successful, important, etc.重要人物;优秀人士
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
see also megastar, superstar
British, informal : someone who is good or helpful好心的人;乐于助人者

(have) stars in your eyes

◊ If you have stars in your eyes you are very hopeful and excited about something and think that it will be much better or more enjoyable than it actually is.充满期待;充满幻想

promise (someone) the stars

see 2promise

reach for the stars

: to try to do something that is very difficult and impressive尝试有挑战性的事;有雄心壮志

see stars

: to see flashes of light usually because you have been hit on the head(由于头部被击)眼冒金星

— starless

/ˈstɑɚləs/ adjective

— starlike

/ˈstɑɚˌlaɪk/ adjective
2 star /ˈstɑɚ/ verb
stars; starred; starring
2 star
/ˈstɑɚ/
verb
stars; starred; starring
Learner's definition of STAR
[no object] : to play the most important role in a movie, play, etc.担任主角;当主演usually + in
[+ object] : to have (someone) as the most important performer让(某人)担任主角
[no object] : to perform extremely well表现杰出
[+ object] : to mark (something) with a star or other symbol用星号(或其他符号)标注
see also ill-starred
IELTS BNC: 1001 COCA: 538

star

1 of 3

noun

often attributive
1
a
: a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
b
: a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions
2
a(1)
: a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune
usually used in plural
(2)
: a waxing or waning fortune or fame
her star was rising
b
obsolete : destiny
3
a
: a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star
especially : asterisk
b
: an often star-shaped ornament or medal worn as a badge of honor, authority, or rank or as the insignia of an order
c
: one of a group of conventional stars used to place something in a scale of value
4
: something resembling a star
was hit on the head and saw stars
5
a
: the principal member of a theatrical or operatic company who usually plays the chief roles
b
: a highly publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer
c
: an outstandingly talented performer
a track star
d
: a person who is preeminent in a particular field
starless adjective
starlike adjective

star

2 of 3

verb

starred; starring; stars
1
a
intransitive : to play the most prominent or important role in a movie, play, etc.
an actor currently starring in a hit Broadway show
She had a starring role in his latest film.
(figurative) Tequila and blood oranges star in this Margarita, which gets a spicy kick from homemade jalapeño syrup. Natalie Migliarini
b
transitive : to feature (a performer) in the most prominent or important role
a movie that stars a famous stage personality
2
intransitive : to perform outstandingly
In the fall of 1925, Elkins starred on the gridiron … Bil Gilbert
[Alan] Trammell, who starred for the Tigers at shortstop during the glory days of the 1980s … Jeff Bradley
3
transitive
a
: to mark with a star as being superior or preeminent in some way
a monument starred in the guidebook
a starred review
b
: to mark with an asterisk
4
transitive : to sprinkle or adorn with or as if with stars
… meadows starred with buttercups and daisies. Kenneth Roberts

star

3 of 3

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or being a star
received star billing
2
: of outstanding excellence : preeminent
a star athlete

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Noun They gazed up at the stars. There are billions of stars in the universe. I'm glad we didn't use the tent. It's so much nicer to sleep outside under the stars. The restaurant was awarded four stars for excellence. Critics give the movie three stars. Verb The new television series stars a famous movie actress. a concert starring some of the biggest names in the business He starred in both baseball and football when he was in college. She starred for the basketball team last year. This restaurant is starred in the guidebook. Adjective looking for star actors to play the leads See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Indianapolis has downgraded its star wide receiver to out for Sunday's road game against the Jaguars. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 Former Moeller star athletes Miles McBride, who plays with the New York Knicks after a college career at West Virginia under coach Bob Huggins, and Jeremiah Davenport, who plays basketball for the UC Bearcats, also attended. Joe Harrington, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Joseph Walter rolled out right and found Cooper Scott — a star defensive end who rarely plays offense — streaking down the left sideline. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 This time around, the Dolphins still have Howard and rising-star safety Jevon Holland, who can line up as a slot corner. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Prince Harry is working on the book with J.R. Moehringer, a journalist and ghostwriter who collaborated with tennis star Andre Agassi and Nike Inc. co-founder Phil Knight on their memoirs. Max Colchester, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 After his headline performance at Hungary's Sziget Festival last month, pop star Justin Bieber held a grandiose party for his staff in a luxurious countryside setting — a 19th century castle owned by the son-in-law of the country's prime minister. Justin Spike, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden will meet with WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife and agent Friday at the White House, a source confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. Steve Coogan, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Brunson, the show’s creator and star, took home her first Emmy award, for writing for a comedy series. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022
Verb
It was recently announced that Daniel Stern would star in Season 4 as well. Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 Gabe Basso and Froy Gutierrez will co-star in the movie set to become a trilogy of titles shot in Bratislava, Slovakia. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 The movie will star Ariana DeBose as Asha, will be directed by Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn and feature all-new songs by pop music writer Julia Michaels. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Coppola wrote the script and will direct the upcoming project titled Priscilla, which will star Cailee Spaeny as Mrs. Presley alongside Elordi. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to appearing in Secret Invasion, Marvel confirmed that the actor will also star in the upcoming Disney+ series Armor Wars and unveiled its new logo. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The film will also star Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell as US Agent and Hannah John Kamen as Ghost, Deadline reported. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Finally, Clowes will also host The Blue Man Group on Sept. 13-14, with Ticketmaster tickets starting at $49 plus fees at bit.ly/3JgFrdZ. ... or star in one Various dates and venues. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Netflix confirmed on Twitter that seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown will star Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth. ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022
Adjective
In the book, Rivera mentions that during her time on Glee, co-star Lea Michele refused to improvise scenes with veteran actor Tim Conway. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2022 With so many roles, as well as those of the game’s other characters, at play, keeping everything straight proved challenging on set, her co-star Hans Christopher explained. Darryn King, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Thelma Houston performed at the event and additional attendees included Paris Jackson, Evan Ross, Alexandra Shipp, Jennifer Tilly, Rob Raco and Ralph’s Abbott Elementary co-star Lisa Ann Walter. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Chardonnay is the star white grape of the region—except in the subregion of Saint-Bris. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 And her co-star Tyler James Williams was honored to be a small part of her long-overdue celebration. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Although it was not released online, Harrison Ford appeared onstage to speak about the footage, joined by director James Mangold and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Carson Burton, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Jason split from his Selling Sunset co-star Chrishell Stause in December 2021 five months after going public. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 She was celebrated again at the final curtain, with Michele and co-star Tovah Feldshuh accepting bouquets of white roses. Marianne Garvey, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra; akin to Old High German sterno star, Latin stella, Greek astēr, astron

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of star was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 1001 COCA: 538
star

noun¹

1small point of light in the night sky天體ADJECTIVE | ... OF STARS | VERB + STAR | STAR + VERB | STAR + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbright, brilliant明亮的/燦爛的星星faint暗淡的星星distant遙遠的星辰nearby, nearer, nearest附近的/稍近的/最近的星星falling, shooting流星evening, morning昏星;晨星massive大質量恆星... OF STARScluster一簇星團a dense cluster of stars at the galaxy's nucleus星系核處一簇密密匝匝的星團canopy佈滿星星的蒼穹They lay down under a canopy of stars.他們躺在星光閃爍的夜空下。VERB + STARlook up at抬頭看星星STAR + VERBbe out星星出來shine, twinkle星星發光/閃爍A bright star shone in the east.一顆明星在東方閃耀。appear, come out星星出現/出來STAR + NOUNcluster星團PREPOSITIONunder the stars在星光下We camped out under the stars.我們在星光下露營。PHRASESthe brightness of a star, the density of a star, the luminosity of a star恆星的亮度/密度/光度
star

noun²

2famous person名人ADJECTIVE | ... OF STARS | VERB + STAR | STAR + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEbig, big-name, major大明星There were several big Hollywood stars at the function.社交聚會上有幾位好萊塢大牌明星。A-list, B-list, Z-list, etc.一流、二流、末流等明星real, true, undisputed真正的明星;無可爭議的明星budding, emerging, rising, young嶄露頭角的明星;新星veteran老牌明星veteran stars of stage and screen舞台和銀幕上的老牌明星pop, rap, rock, etc.流行音樂、說唱音樂、搖滾等明星basketball, football, soccer, track (NAmE) , etc.籃球、美式橄欖球、足球、田徑等明星Through high school he was a track star.整個高中期間他都是個田徑明星。film, Hollywood, media, movie, screen, soap, TV電影明星;好萊塢明星;傳媒界明星;肥皂劇明星;電視明星guest嘉賓明星The show has plenty of guest stars appearing each week.這個節目每週都邀請許多嘉賓明星到場。... OF STARSarray, galaxy, host一批明星;一大群明星Channel 8 has lined up a galaxy of stars for the coming season.8 頻道為下一季儲備了大批明星。VERB + STARmake sb使某人成為明星That was the movie that made him a star.正是那部電影讓他一炮走紅。STAR + NOUNquality, status明星氣質/地位power (especially NAmE) 明星力量role明星角色actor, athlete, performer, player明星演員/運動員/表演者/球員witness主要目擊證人attraction, turn最引人注目的人He was the star turn at the celebrations.他是慶典上眾人矚目的焦點。system明星制度the Hollywood star system好萊塢明星制度vehicle明星載體The movie was nothing more than a star vehicle for Tom Hanks.這部電影不過是湯姆・漢克斯展現其明星魅力的載體。PREPOSITIONstar of⋯的亮點the star of the show節目的亮點

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