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Earthly Meaning in English

word

/ˈɝθɫi/
URTH-lee
/ˈɜːθli/
URTH-lee

释义

Relating to the earth or to material, non-spiritual things. It can describe things that are physical or ordinary, not spiritual or heavenly.

用法与细微差别

'Earthly' is often contrasted with 'heavenly' or 'spiritual.' It is mainly formal and literary, e.g., 'earthly desires,' 'earthly possessions.' It rarely means 'from planet Earth' in science.

例句

Many people seek earthly pleasures.

basic

She gave up all her earthly possessions.

basic

This is not an earthly problem, but a spiritual one.

basic

He seemed to care little about earthly matters.

natural

No earthly force could change his mind.

natural

She's not interested in earthly rewards; she wants to make a difference.

natural