Mars
noun uk/mɑːz/ us/mɑːrz/
(PLANET)
火星
the planet fourth in order of distance from the sun, after Earth and before Jupiter
Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because of its distinctive colour. 因为颜色特别，火星有时也被称为“红色行星”。
So is there life on Mars? 那么火星上有生命吗？
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- We found Mars on the astronomy map.
- Mars is the next planet to Earth.
(GOD)
玛尔斯（古罗马神话中的战神）
in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the god of war
The work depicts Mars, the god of war, choosing between Minerva and Venus. 这幅作品描绘的是战神玛尔斯在密涅瓦和维纳斯之间进行选择的故事。
Compare: Ares
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- Because Mars was the god of war, the significance of the planet Mars concerns war, blood, and fire.
- Ares was the Greek god of war - the same role played by the Roman god Mars.
- Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of the god of war, Mars .
- Mars was thought a noble god.