n.[C]

1. 星，恒星；（日、月等）天体
2. 星形物；星号
3. （表示等级等的）星级；星形勋章
   While in Taipei she stayed at a four star hotel.

   她在台北逗留期间住在一家四星级旅馆。

4. 命运；星象[P1]
5. （电影、体育等的）明星，杰出人物
   His wish to become a football star has come true.

   他想当足球明星的愿望实现了。

vt.

1. 用星形物装饰
2. 用星号标出
3. 使成明星，由……主演
   Yesterday we saw a film starring Charlie Chaplin.

   昨天我们看了一部查理·卓别林主演的电影。

vi.

1. 当明星，主演
   She has starred in some thirty films.

   她主演过大约三十部影片。

2. 表现出色
   He didn't star at that job.

   那份工作他干得并不出色。

a.

1. 星的；星形的
2. 明星的，主角的
3. 出色的，优秀的
   Tony is the star player on our team.

   托尼是我队的主力。

n.

1. a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
2. a stylized representation of a star, typically with five or more points.
   ▸a star-shaped symbol indicating a category of excellence.
   ▸used in names of starfishes and similar echinoderms, e.g. cushion star.
3. a famous or talented entertainer or sports player.
   ▸an outstanding person or thing.
4. Astrology  a planet, constellation, or configuration regarded as influencing one's fortunes or personality.
   ▸ (stars) informal a horoscope.
5. a white patch on the forehead of a horse or other animal.

v.

1. (of a film, play, etc.) have (someone) as a principal performer.
   ▸(of a performer) have a principal role in a film, play, etc.
2. decorate or cover with star-shaped marks or objects.
   ▸mark for special notice or recommendation with a star.