earthly

earthly

['ə:θli]

adj.地球的, 俗世的, 可能的

例句与用法:

Why isn't it working?' I haven't an earthly (ie I don't know at all.)'

`这怎麽不灵呢?'`我一点儿都不知道.'

No earthly sovereign can do what he pleases.

没有一个世间君王可以为所欲为。

You haven't an earthly chance.

你根本没有机会。

词形变化:

名词: earthliness |


a.[B]

1. 地球的; 尘世的, 世俗的; 物质的

earthly pleasures

人间乐趣

All my earthly possessions are right here.

我所有财产就在这儿了。

2. 【口】(用于否定句或疑问句以加强语气)一点也; 究竟

What earthly meaning can such nonsense have?

这般胡说究竟有什么意义呢?

You haven't an earthly chance to win the prize.

你根本没机会得奖。


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