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terrestrial

/təˈrestriəl/

CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6629 in the learning path

陆生的;陆地的

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Definitions

adj. living on or relating to land rather than water

陆生的;陆地的

adj. relating to Earth rather than other planets

地球的

adj. broadcast using equipment on Earth rather than satellites

地面广播的

Example

Unlike fish, terrestrial animals spend their lives on land.

与鱼类不同,陆生动物在陆地上生活。

Protecting terrestrial habitats is essential because many species cannot survive outside their original ecosystems.

保护陆地栖息地至关重要,因为许多物种离开原有生态系统就无法生存。

Collocations

  • terrestrial animals
  • terrestrial ecosystems
  • terrestrial television

Word family

  • extraterrestrial (adj.)

Antonyms

  • aquatic

Usage tip

陆生义与aquatic(水生的)相对。

FAQ

What does terrestrial mean?
living on or relating to land rather than water relating to Earth rather than other planets broadcast using equipment on Earth rather than satellites
How is terrestrial pronounced?
UK /təˈrestriəl/, US /təˈrestriəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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