B2 adjective 中性

terrestrial

/təˈrestriəl/

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.

例句

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1

Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals currently living on our planet.

Elephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals currently living on our planet.

2

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.

3

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.

词族

名词
terrestrial
副词
terrestrially
形容词
terrestrial
相关
terrain
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记忆技巧

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).

快速测验

Unlike dolphins, which are marine mammals, bears are _____ animals that live in forests.

正确!

正确答案是: terrestrial

例句

1

Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals currently living on our planet.

everyday

Elephants are the largest land-dwelling mammals currently living on our planet.

2

The environmental treaty specifically addresses the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems in developing nations.

formal

The environmental agreement specifically deals with the protection of land-based natural systems in developing countries.

3

I don't have a satellite dish, so I only get the basic terrestrial channels.

informal

I don't have a satellite dish, so I only receive the standard land-broadcasted TV channels.

4

Researchers compared the skeletal structures of aquatic species with those of their terrestrial ancestors.

academic

Scientists compared the bone structures of water-dwelling species with those of their land-dwelling ancestors.

5

Our company is shifting its focus from satellite-linked communications to terrestrial fiber-optic networks.

business

Our firm is changing its focus from satellite-based communications to land-based fiber-optic systems.

词族

名词
terrestrial
副词
terrestrially
形容词
terrestrial
相关
terrain

常见搭配

terrestrial habitat a natural environment found on land
terrestrial television television broadcast via land-based transmitters
terrestrial planets planets composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals
terrestrial species types of animals or plants that live on land
terrestrial magnetism the magnetic field associated with the Earth

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

terrestrial vs territorial

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.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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').

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记忆技巧

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).

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词源

Derived from the Latin word 'terrestris,' from 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'land.'

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun it modifies). It is a non-gradable adjective; something usually cannot be 'more' or 'very' terrestrial.
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文化背景

In many countries, especially the UK, 'terrestrial television' is a standard term used to distinguish free public broadcasts from cable or satellite services.

快速测验

Unlike dolphins, which are marine mammals, bears are _____ animals that live in forests.

正确!

正确答案是: terrestrial

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