Definitions
n. the planet where humans and other known living things exist
地球
n. the loose material on the ground in which plants grow
泥土；土壤
Example
The children dug into the damp earth with small spades.
孩子们用小铲子挖开湿润的泥土。
Life on earth depends on healthy ecosystems that provide clean water, food, and breathable air.
地球上的生命依赖于能够提供洁净水源、食物和可呼吸空气的健康生态系统。
Collocations
- on earth
- planet Earth
- damp earth
Word family
- earthy (adj.)
- earthly (adj.)
- earthen (adj.)
Synonyms
- soil
- ground
Usage tip
指行星时常写Earth；on earth中不加the。
FAQ
- What does earth mean?
- the planet where humans and other known living things exist the loose material on the ground in which plants grow
- How is earth pronounced?
- UK /ɜːθ/, US /ɝːθ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
