单词 | libra |
释义 | Word Frequency libra(ˈlaɪbrə) nounWord forms: plural -brae (-briː) an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces Word origin C14: from Latin, literally: scalesWord Frequency Libra(ˈliːbrə) nounWord forms: Latin genitive Librae (ˈliːbriː) 1. astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic 2. astrology a. Also called: the Scales, the Balance the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept 23 and Oct 22 b. a person born under this sign adjective Also (for senses 2b, 3): Libran3. astrology born under or characteristic of Libra |
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