Andromeda
noun uk/ænˈdrɒm.ɪ.də/ us/ænˈdrɑː.mə.də/
(PRINCESS)
安德洛墨达（希腊神话中的一位公主，被锁囚于大石上献给怪兽，后被救出）
in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a princess who is tied to a rock to be eaten by a monster before being saved
The painting shows Perseus rescuing Andromeda. 这幅画展现了珀尔修斯救走安德洛墨达的场景。
Perseus appears on Pegasus and frees Andromeda. 珀尔修斯骑飞马赶到，救走了安德洛墨达。
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- Perseus learns of Andromeda and her plight.
- The work is based on the Classical legend of Andromeda and Perseus.
- The statue of Thetis collapses and its head comes to life, demanding Andromeda as a virgin sacrifice to the Kraken in 30 days.
(STARS)
仙女（星）座
a large group of stars that can be seen in the northern hemisphere (= the half of the earth above the equator)
The cloud finally clears and I pick out Andromeda. 云层终于散去，我识别出了仙女座。
Just below the third star in Andromeda is the Triangulum Galaxy. 在仙女座第三颗星稍偏下处便是三角座。
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- The Horsehead Nebula is in Orion, not Andromeda.
- Stars were described as "the star in the right knee of Andromeda" or "the star in the left shoulder of Orion".
- Triangulum is a small but distinctive constellation between Aries and Andromeda.
(PLANT)
梫木属（植物），马醉木
a plant that produces flowers, often found in soft wet ground
We found the Andromeda growing on the banks of a lagoon of fresh water. 我们在一片淡水潟湖的岸边发现了梫木属植物。
Andromeda is also known as bog rosemary. 梫木属也被称作小石楠属。
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- All sorts of lilies and Andromeda were growing in the marsh.
- Andromeda flowers may be white or pinkish.
- Andromeda is often found in bogs.