Learner's definition of EARTH
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[singular] or Earth : the planet on which we live地球 2
[noncount] : land as opposed to the sea, the air, etc.陆地;地面 3
[noncount] : the material in which plants grow : soil 土;泥;土壤 5
[singular] chiefly British, informal : a large amount of money一大笔钱
(a) heaven on earth
— see heaven
move heaven and earth
— see 1move
on earth
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: in the world在世界上 -
It's the tallest building on earth.它是世界上最高的建筑。
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She said she wouldn't marry him if he were the last man on earth.她说即使他是世界上最后一个男人,她也不会嫁给他。
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He says that nothing on earth will change his mind.他说世界上没有什么能够改变他的主意。
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used to make a question more forceful(用于加强疑问语气)究竟,到底 -
Why on earth [=in the world, ever] did you do that?你究竟为什么那样做?
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What on earth is he talking about?他到底在讲些什么?
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Where on earth are my keys?我的钥匙到底在哪儿?
promise someone the earth
— see 2promise
the ends of the earth
— see 1end
the salt of the earth
— see 1salt 2 earth /ˈɚθ/ verb
earths; earthed; earthing
earths; earthed; earthing
Learner's definition of EARTH
[+ object] British