Earthly



GRE Barron

解释

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• adj. 现世的, 尘世的;可能的
• ［英］ adj. 现世的, 尘世的 ( of this world, not spiritual) ; 可能的 ( possible, conceivable)
• ［例］ not an earthly chance to win

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: before 12th century
• 1.
  • a. characteristic of or belonging to this earth
  • b. relating to the human race's actual life on this earth
• 2. possible <there is no earthly reason for such behavior>
• ? earthliness noun
• Synonyms:
  • earthly, worldly, mundane mean belonging to or characteristic of the earth. earthly often implies a contrast with what is heavenly or spiritual <abandoned earthly concerns and entered a convent>. worldly and mundane both imply a relation to the immediate concerns and activities of human beings, worldly suggesting tangible personal gain or gratification<worldly goods> and mundane suggesting reference to the immediate and practical<a mundane discussion of finances>.

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