capricorn

/ˈkæprɪkɔːn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkæprɪkɔːrn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn/ (ame, mw)

capricorn — noun

  • capricornsingular
  • capricornsplural

1. one of the twelve astrological signs, shown by a goat (often drawn with a curled

1.名詞
釋義

one of the twelve astrological signs, shown by a goat (often drawn with a curled fish tail), for people born between about 22 December and 19 January; also a person whose birthday falls in this period

例句

Priya was born on 28 December, so her star sign is Capricorn.

star sign + Capricorn (uncountable)

The astrologer told Jun that Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn.

同義詞
  • the Goat

    the symbolic animal of the sign, used in astrological contexts but not for referring to a person

用法筆記

Uncountable when naming the sign itself (Capricorn is an earth sign). Countable when referring to a person born under it (she is a Capricorn; three Capricorns joined the team).

常見錯誤

❌He is Capricorn.
✅He is a Capricorn.
💡when talking about a person, you need the article 'a' before Capricorn.
❌She is a capricorn.
✅She is a Capricorn.
💡Capricorn is a proper noun and always starts with a capital letter.