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star

/ˈstɑɚ/

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noun

plural stars

[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

They gazed up at the stars.

There are billions of stars in the universe.

bright star clusters

a distant star system

The stars are out [=are not hidden by clouds] tonight.

I'm glad we didn't use the tent. It's so much nicer to sleep outside under the stars. - 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

I was born under a lucky star. [=I was born lucky]

usually plural

(Brit) Did you read your stars [=horoscope] today?

I guess romance just isn't in the stars for me right now. [=romance isn't going to happen for me right now]

You can thank your lucky stars [=you are lucky] that no one was hurt. - see also star-crossed

something (such as a symbol or medal) with five or more points that represents or suggests a star

The teacher gives out gold stars [=gold stickers in the shape of stars] for good behavior.

I put stars [=asterisks] next to the most important items in the list. - 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

The restaurant was awarded four stars for excellence.

Critics give the movie three stars. - see also five-star, four-star

the most important and well-known performer in a movie, play, etc.

She's the star of the show.

an extremely famous and successful performer or athlete

His performance in that film made him a star.

She always dreamed of being a movie star.

baseball/football/track stars

a rock/pop star

He's made a name for himself as the hair stylist to the stars. [=for famous people] - often used before another noun

star athletes

the star system [=the practice of using famous actors in movies, etc., in order to attract a bigger audience]

The producers are looking for someone with star quality. [=the talent, looks, etc., needed to become a star]

a person who is very successful, important, etc.

There were many talented students in the class, but she was clearly the star. [=the most talented one]

He is a rising star [=a person who is becoming more popular and successful] in the world of politics. - often used before another noun

a star student

our star trumpeter

She was the star witness at the trial.

The pandas are the zoo's star attraction. [=they are the most popular attraction at the zoo] - see also megastar, superstar

Brit informal :someone who is good or helpful

Thank you. You're a star!

(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.

When she left home she had stars in her eyes.

promise (someone) the stars

xem promise

reach for the stars

to try to do something that is very difficult and impressive

She always encouraged her children to reach for the stars.

see stars

to see flashes of light usually because you have been hit on the head

I bumped into the wall so hard that I saw stars.

verb

stars; starred; starring

[no obj] :to play the most important role in a movie, play, etc. - usually + in

an actor who has starred in many films

The couple will star together in a new play.

She had the starring role [=she was the star] in her last three films.

[+ obj] :to have (someone) as the most important performer

The new television series stars a famous movie actress.

a concert starring some of the biggest names in the business

[no obj] :to perform extremely well

He starred in both baseball and football when he was in college.

She starred for/with the basketball team last year.

[+ obj] :to mark (something) with a star or other symbol

This restaurant is starred in the guidebook. - see also ill-starred

* Các từ tương tự:
star anise, Star of David, star sign, star turn, starboard, starburst, starch, starchy, star-crossed