europa

• 木星的第四大卫星，表面覆盖着由冻结的水构成的平滑冰层。

A proper noun referring to the fourth largest moon of Jupiter, notable for its smooth, icy surface composed of frozen water.

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1. Jupiter's moonB2formalscientific

   The fourth-largest moon of Jupiter, with a surface composed primarily of water ice and a possible subsurface ocean.

   木星的卫星

   • NASA's Galileo mission provided detailed images of Europa.
   • Scientists believe there may be life beneath Europa's icy crust.
   • Europa is slightly smaller than Earth's Moon.

2. Mythological figureB2formal

   A Phoenician princess in Greek mythology who was abducted by Zeus (in the form of a bull) and later gave her name to the continent of Europe.

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   • The myth of Europa is one of the most famous stories of Zeus's transformations.
   • Europa's brother Cadmus searched for her and founded Thebes.
   • The name 'Europe' is derived from the Phoenician princess Europa.