aquila

• 天鹰座，位于银河中天鹅座附近、含有牛郎星（河鼓二）的星座；也是意大利中部阿布鲁佐大区的首府名；还是鹰科的一个属名。

A proper noun referring to a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus that contains the star Altair, as well as the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy, and a genus of Accipitridae.

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1. B2formal

   A prominent constellation in the northern sky, located in the Milky Way near Cygnus, containing the bright star Altair.

   天鹰座

   • Aquila is easily visible in the summer sky.
   • The star Altair is the brightest in the constellation Aquila.
   • Ancient astronomers mapped Aquila as an eagle.

   同义词eagle

2. City in ItalyB2formal

   The capital city of the Abruzzo region in central Italy, known for its medieval architecture and history.

   拉奎拉

   • L'Aquila was founded in the 13th century.
   • The city of Aquila suffered a major earthquake in 2009.
   • Tourists visit Aquila to see its beautiful churches and fountains.

3. Genus of birdsC1formalscientific

   A genus of large birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, commonly known as eagles.

   雕属

   • The golden eagle belongs to the genus Aquila.
   • Aquila species are found on every continent except Antarctica.
   • Ornithologists study the hunting patterns of Aquila eagles.