terrestrial
Relating to the Earth rather than to other planets, or describing animals and plants that live or grow on land rather than in the sea or air. In telecommunications, it refers to signals transmitted over the ground rather than via satellite.
예시
3 / 5Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals currently living on our planet.
Elephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals currently living on our planet.
The environmental treaty specifically addresses the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems in developing nations.
The environmental agreement specifically deals with the protection of land-based natural systems in developing countries.
I don't have a satellite dish, so I only get the basic terrestrial channels.
I don't have a satellite dish, so I only receive the standard land-broadcasted TV channels.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Look at the root 'terra,' which means earth. Think of 'terrain' (the ground) or a 'terrier' (a dog originally bred to hunt in holes in the earth).
빠른 퀴즈
Unlike dolphins, which are marine mammals, bears are _____ animals that live in forests.
정답!
정답은: terrestrial
예시
Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals currently living on our planet.
everydayElephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals currently living on our planet.
The environmental treaty specifically addresses the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems in developing nations.
formalThe environmental agreement specifically deals with the protection of land-based natural systems in developing countries.
I don't have a satellite dish, so I only get the basic terrestrial channels.
informalI don't have a satellite dish, so I only receive the standard land-broadcasted TV channels.
Researchers compared the skeletal structures of aquatic species with those of their terrestrial ancestors.
academicScientists compared the bone structures of water-dwelling species with those of their land-dwelling ancestors.
Our company is shifting its focus from satellite-linked communications to terrestrial fiber-optic networks.
businessOur firm is changing its focus from satellite-based communications to land-based fiber-optic systems.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
terrestrial globe
a spherical model representing the Earth
terrestrial radiation
long-wave electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Earth
non-terrestrial
not originating from or relating to the Earth
자주 혼동되는 단어
Territorial relates to the defense or ownership of a specific area of land, whereas terrestrial relates to the nature of being on land or Earth.
사용 참고사항
This word is most commonly used in scientific contexts (biology, astronomy, geology) or technical contexts (broadcasting). It functions primarily as an adjective to distinguish land-based things from those in the water, air, or space.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'earthly' when they mean 'terrestrial.' Use 'terrestrial' for physical or biological land-based contexts, and 'earthly' for worldly or material contexts (e.g., 'earthly possessions').
암기 팁
Look at the root 'terra,' which means earth. Think of 'terrain' (the ground) or a 'terrier' (a dog originally bred to hunt in holes in the earth).
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'terrestris,' from 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'land.'
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many countries, especially the UK, 'terrestrial television' is a standard term used to distinguish free public broadcasts from cable or satellite services.
빠른 퀴즈
Unlike dolphins, which are marine mammals, bears are _____ animals that live in forests.
정답!
정답은: terrestrial
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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