jupiter

IPA/ˈdʒuːpɪtə(r)/
KK[dʒˈupətɚ]IPA/ˈdʒuːpɪtər/

jupiter — noun

1. the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest one in our solar system.

1.名詞A2
釋義

the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest one in our solar system.

例句

Felix used binoculars to find Jupiter above the dark eastern hills.

find Jupiter in the night sky

Our science teacher said Jupiter has dozens of moons and giant storms.

Jupiter has moons and giant storms

文法句型

Jupiter + verb (third person singular)

on Jupiter

Jupiter's moons

用法筆記

Usually written with a capital J when it names the planet. In science contexts, Jupiter is classed as a gas giant rather than a rocky planet.

常見錯誤

❌Jupiter is the brightest star in the night sky.
✅Jupiter is a bright planet in the night sky.
💡Jupiter is a planet, not a star.

2. in Roman mythology, the highest god, linked with the sky, thunder, and power ove

2.名詞B1
釋義

in Roman mythology, the highest god, linked with the sky, thunder, and power over the divine world.

例句

The guide pointed to a temple built for Jupiter on the old hill.

collocation: temple built for Jupiter

In the story, Jupiter punished the king after a broken promise.

Jupiter as a ruler who punishes

同義詞
  • Zeus

    the Greek god with a similar role, but from Greek rather than Roman mythology

文法句型

pray to Jupiter

temple of Jupiter

statue of Jupiter

用法筆記

Always capitalized in this mythological sense. Jupiter is the Roman counterpart of Zeus, so use 'Zeus' when the story or artwork is specifically Greek.

常見錯誤

❌Jupiter is the Greek god of thunder.
✅Jupiter is the Roman god of thunder.
💡The Greek god with the closest role is Zeus.