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单词 cynosure
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
cy•no•sure  (sīnə shŏŏr′, sinə-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.:the cynosure of all eyes.
  2. something serving for guidance or direction.
  • Greek Kynósoura the constellation Ursa Minor, equivalent. to kynós dog's (genitive of kýōn) + ourá tail
  • Latin Cynosūra
  • 1590–1600
cy′no•sural, adj. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
cynosure /ˈsɪnəˌzjʊə -ʃʊə/ n
  1. a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty
  2. something that serves as a guide
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin Cynosūra the constellation of Ursa Minor, from Greek Kunosoura, from cyno- + oura tail
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