
terrestrial
/təˈrestriəl/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6629 in the learning path
陆生的;陆地的
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.