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单词 planet-struck
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Definition of planet-struck in English:

planet-struck

adjective ˈplanɪtstrʌk
archaic
  • Stricken or afflicted, as by paralysis or other sudden physical disorder, as a result of the supposed malign influence of a planet. Hence: seized by sudden fear, amazement, etc.; panic-stricken; bewildered.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Armin (1563–1615), actor and comic writer. From planet + struck, past participle of strike, probably after planet-strike. Compare slightly later planet-stricken and planet-striking.

 
 

Definition of planet-struck in US English:

planet-struck

adjectiveˈplanɪtstrʌk
archaic
  • Stricken or afflicted, as by paralysis or other sudden physical disorder, as a result of the supposed malign influence of a planet. Hence: seized by sudden fear, amazement, etc.; panic-stricken; bewildered.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Armin (1563–1615), actor and comic writer. From planet + struck, past participle of strike, probably after planet-strike. Compare slightly later planet-stricken and planet-striking.

 
 
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