terrestrial

• 指与地球或陆地有关的；用于描述生活在陆地上或来自陆地的事物，而非来自水中或空中。

Relating to the Earth or land; used to describe things that live on or originate from land rather than water or air.

1. Relating to landB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the land, as opposed to the sea or air.

   陆地的

   • Terrestrial animals include mammals and reptiles.
   • The study focused on terrestrial ecosystems.
   • Terrestrial habitats are different from aquatic ones.

   同义词earthlytelluriantelluricterrene

   反义词aerialaquaticcelestialmarine

2. Relating to EarthB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the planet Earth or its inhabitants.

   地球的

   • Terrestrial life forms are adapted to Earth's gravity.
   • The terrestrial environment is constantly changing.
   • Scientists study terrestrial phenomena like earthquakes.

   同义词earthlytelluricterreneworldly

   反义词alienextraterrestrial

3. Living on landB2formalscientific

   Operating, living, or growing on land.

   陆生的

   • Terrestrial plants have roots that anchor them in soil.
   • Many terrestrial birds build nests on the ground.
   • The terrestrial phase of the frog's life cycle begins after metamorphosis.

   同义词earthbound

   反义词aerialaquaticarborealmarineoceanic

4. C1formal

   Concerned with the world or worldly matters, as opposed to spiritual or celestial.

   世俗的

   • He focused on terrestrial affairs rather than religious ones.
   • The philosopher discussed terrestrial concerns like politics and economics.
   • Terrestrial ambitions often overshadow spiritual growth.

   同义词earthlymaterialmundaneseculartemporalworldly

   反义词celestialotherworldlyspiritual

5. Of this earthC1formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of this world; earthly.

   地球的；尘世的

   • The concept of terrestrial paradise is found in many cultures.
   • Terrestrial pleasures are temporary compared to eternal ones.
   • He had a terrestrial view of human existence.

   同义词earthlymundanesublunarytelluriantelluricworldly

   反义词celestial