giant star; superstar; luminary
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giant star; supergiant star
formalA technical term in astronomy. Red giants and blue supergiants are types of 巨星.
Betelgeuse is a famous red supergiant star.
Giant stars evolve into supernovae in their late stages.
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Astronomers are observing a newly discovered giant star.
noun
superstar; luminary; giant (in a field)
formalUsed metaphorically for extraordinarily talented or influential people in fields like entertainment, sports, science, or arts. The phrase "巨星陨落" (literally "the giant star has fallen") is a common, respectful way to announce the death of such a person.
He is a legendary superstar in the world of cinema.
The passing of that scientific luminary is a great loss to the world.
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The music industry has seen the emergence of many talented new-generation superstars.
She is known as a business giant, having built her empire from scratch.