earthly

• 指与地球或人类在尘世的生活相关的，与天堂、神灵或精神事物相对。也可指世俗的、物质的、非精神的。

Relating to the earth or human life on earth, as opposed to heaven or spiritual matters.

1. Relating to the EarthB2formal

   Of or relating to the planet Earth or its physical features.

   地球的

   • The earthly landscape was breathtaking from the mountain peak.
   • Scientists study earthly phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes.
   • The earthly atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.

   同义词telluriantelluricterreneterrestrial

   反义词celestialextraterrestrial

2. Worldly or materialB2formal

   Relating to human life on Earth as opposed to spiritual or heavenly matters.

   世俗的

   • He abandoned all earthly possessions to become a monk.
   • She focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
   • The philosopher pondered the meaning of earthly existence.

   同义词materialmundaneseculartemporalterrestrialworldly

   反义词celestialetherealspiritualunworldly

3. Possible or conceivableC1informal

   Used in negative expressions to mean 'any possible' or 'at all'.

   可能的

   • There is no earthly reason to be late.
   • What earthly good does that do?
   • I haven't the faintest earthly idea what you're talking about.

   同义词conceivablefeasibleimaginablelikelypossible