starlike
starlike — 形容詞
- starlikepositive
- more starlikecomparative
- most starlikesuperlative
1. having the shape of a star, with several points or arms that extend outward from
星形的
形狀像星星的
having the shape of a star, with several points or arms that extend outward from a central area.
The children cut out starlike decorations from yellow paper for the festival.
孩子們剪出星形的黃色裝飾品，準備在節日中使用。
A starlike flower with five white petals grew in the garden near the old oak tree.
一棵有五片白色花瓣的星形花朵，生長在老橡樹旁的花園裡。
starlike + flower / describing a star-shaped bloom
The starlike pattern on the tile floor reminded Mei-Lin of the night sky.
磁磚地板上的星形圖案讓 Mei-Lin 想起了夜空。
Kwame found a small, starlike sea creature on the beach during low tide.
Kwame 在退潮時的海灘上發現了一隻小小的星形海洋生物。
The architect designed a starlike layout for the new plaza, with paths leading out from the centre.
建築師為新廣場設計了星形布局，從中心向外延伸出多條步道。
- star-shaped
more common and everyday in tone
- stellate
technical term used in botany and biology
- radial
emphasises the outward-spreading structure rather than the pointed ends
文法句型
starlike + noun (e.g., starlike flower, starlike pattern)
noun phrase + be + starlike
用法筆記
Attributive use (before a noun) is most common — for example, 'a starlike flower' rather than 'the flower was starlike'. This is the most frequent meaning of the word.
2. shining with a bright, steady glow that is similar to the light of a star in the
星光般的
像星星一樣明亮的
shining with a bright, steady glow that is similar to the light of a star in the night sky.
The diamond on Ingrid's ring gave a starlike sparkle under the restaurant lights.
Ingrid 戒指上的鑽石在餐廳燈光下閃耀著星光般的光芒。
A single starlike lantern hung above the doorway and cast a warm glow across the patio.
一盞星光般的燈籠掛在門口上方，在 patio 上投下溫暖的光暈。
starlike + lantern / describing a bright steady glow
The old lighthouse sent a starlike beam that ships could see from miles away.
那座老燈塔發出一道星光般的光束，數英里外的船隻都能看見。
Amara's eyes had a starlike brightness when she talked about her research.
Amara 談到自己的研究時，眼中閃爍著星光般的光采。
文法句型
starlike + noun (e.g., starlike glow, starlike light)
noun phrase + be + starlike
用法筆記
Frequently found in literary or poetic writing. Less common in everyday conversation, where 'bright', 'shining', or 'glowing' are preferred.
常見錯誤
3. spreading outward from a central point in several directions, like the points of
放射狀的
從中心向外展開如星形
spreading outward from a central point in several directions, like the points of a star extending from its centre.
The city was built on a starlike plan with six main roads leading from the central square.
這座城市按照放射狀規劃建造，六條主要道路從中央廣場向外延伸。
Scientists observed a starlike pattern of cracks on the frozen lake surface.
科學家在結冰的湖面上觀察到放射狀的裂紋圖案。
starlike pattern of cracks / radiating arrangement
The plant's leaves grew in a starlike arrangement around the stem.
這種植物的葉子圍繞莖部呈放射狀生長。
The starlike arms of the galaxy stretched across the telescope image.
星系的放射狀旋臂在望遠鏡影像中清晰可見。
- convergent
opposite direction — moving inward toward a centre
- converging
opposite direction
文法句型
starlike + noun (e.g., starlike arrangement, starlike cracks)
noun phrase + be + starlike
用法筆記
Common in scientific or technical descriptions of geometry, crystallography, and astronomy. Distinguish from sense 1 (STAR-SHAPED), which refers to the final shape; this sense emphasises the outward motion or spread from a centre.
starlike — 副詞
1. in a way that resembles a star, whether in shape, brightness, or radiating arran
星狀地
以類似星星的方式
in a way that resembles a star, whether in shape, brightness, or radiating arrangement.
The sand dollar lay starlike on the shore, its five segments clearly visible.
海膽化石星狀地躺在沙灘上，五個部分清晰可見。
The snowflake sparkled starlike under the streetlamp before it melted.
雪花在路燈下星光般地閃爍，然後就融化了。
verb + starlike / adverb describing appearance
The petals opened starlike as the morning sun warmed the flower.
花瓣在晨光照耀下星狀地展開。
Tiny crystals formed starlike across the windowpane during the cold night.
寒冷的夜晚裡，細小的結晶星狀地布滿了窗玻璃。
文法句型
verb + starlike (e.g., shone starlike, lay starlike, sparkled starlike)
用法筆記
A rare adverb form, used mostly in descriptive or literary writing. In everyday language, 'like a star' or a phrase with 'starlike' as an adjective may sound more natural.