draco

• 指专有名词，可指古雅典立法者德拉古（以严酷法典著称），也可指北天星座天龙座，还可指通常称为飞龙的一类爬行动物。

A proper noun referring to either an ancient Athenian lawmaker known for his severe legal code, or a constellation in the northern sky, or a genus of reptiles commonly called flying dragons.

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1. Athenian lawmakerC1formal

   An ancient Athenian legislator known for creating a harsh legal code that prescribed death for most offenses, active around the 7th century BC.

   德拉古

   • Draco's laws were so severe that they were said to be written in blood.
   • The term 'draconian' originates from the harsh punishments of Draco.
   • Historians study Draco's code as an early example of written law.

2. B2formal

   A faint constellation in the northern sky that winds around the north celestial pole, located between Ursa Major and Cepheus.

   天龙座

   • Draco is visible year-round in the northern hemisphere.
   • The constellation Draco contains the star Thuban, which was once the pole star.
   • Astronomers use Draco to study deep-sky objects like the Cat's Eye Nebula.

   同义词dragon

3. Flying lizard genusB2formalscientific

   A genus of reptiles, commonly known as flying dragons or flying lizards, that can glide using wing-like membranes.

   飞蜥属

   • Draco lizards are found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
   • The Draco genus uses its rib-supported membranes to glide between trees.
   • Researchers observe Draco species to understand the evolution of gliding.

   同义词flying dragonflying lizard