earth
earth — 名詞
- earthsingular
- earthsplural
1. the world, third from the Sun after Venus and before Mars, that supports all kno
地球
太陽系第三顆行星
the world, third from the Sun after Venus and before Mars, that supports all known living things
The Earth travels around the Sun once every year.
地球每年繞太陽一圈。
often capitalised as 'the Earth'
Lisa hopes to visit every continent on Earth before she turns forty.
Lisa 希望四十歲前能造訪地球上每一個洲。
Satellite images help scientists watch how the Earth changes over time.
衛星影像幫助科學家觀察地球隨時間的變化。
Of all the planets in our solar system, only Earth has liquid water on its surface.
在太陽系所有行星中，只有地球表面有液態水。
comparative structure: 'of all the planets, only Earth…'
The view of Earth from the Moon left the astronauts speechless.
從月球看地球的景象讓太空人讚嘆不已。
Earth as a proper noun without article
- the Earth
- planet Earth
- on Earth
- Earth's atmosphere
- Earth's surface
文法句型
the Earth
on Earth
常見錯誤
2. the solid outer layer of the planet, as opposed to the sky, the sea, or outer sp
地面；陸地
相對於天空或海洋的固體表面
the solid outer layer of the planet, as opposed to the sky, the sea, or outer space
The plane began its descent, and the earth came into view below the clouds.
飛機開始下降，地面穿過雲層出現在視野中。
'the earth' contrasting with sky
Caleb lay on the grass and felt the cool earth beneath his back.
Caleb 躺在草地上，感覺到背部底下冰涼的土地。
After weeks at sea, the sailors were thrilled to feel solid earth under their feet again.
在海上航行數週後，船員們很高興終於又能感受到腳下的實地。
contrast with sea
The earthquake made the earth shake so hard that books fell off the shelves.
地震讓地面晃動得非常厲害，書本從書架上掉了下來。
- on earth
- the earth
- to earth
- earth and sky
- face of the earth
文法句型
on earth
to earth
the earth
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 ('the planet'), this sense is not capitalised, even though it refers to the same physical substance. The definite article is common ('the earth') but not always required in fixed phrases such as 'to earth' (falling to the ground).
常見錯誤
3. the dark, loose material found in the ground and used by plants for rooting and
泥土；土壤
植物生長所需的疏鬆物質
the dark, loose material found in the ground and used by plants for rooting and growth
Mizuki filled the flowerpot with fresh earth before planting the seeds.
Mizuki 在花盆裡裝滿了新土，然後種下種子。
collocation: 'fill with earth'
The earth in this garden is rich and easy to dig because of the compost.
這個花園的土因為加了堆肥而肥沃疏鬆，很容易挖。
Road workers piled the earth into a large mound beside the new road.
築路工人把泥土堆成一個大土堆，放在新馬路旁邊。
Anjali wiped the earth from her hands before going inside for lunch.
Anjali 把手上的泥土擦掉，然後進屋吃午餐。
The old cabin had a floor made of packed earth instead of wooden boards.
那間舊小屋的地板是夯土做的，而不是木板。
compound: 'packed earth' as building material
- earth floor
- earth mound
- fill with earth
- packed earth
- rich earth
- loose earth
文法句型
earth + noun (earth floor)
earth for [purpose]
用法筆記
This sense is interchangeable with 'soil' in most contexts, but 'earth' sounds slightly more natural when describing the material as something you touch or move. 'Soil' is preferred in technical or agricultural writing.
常見錯誤
4. a wire or other connection that links an electrical device to the ground so that
接地線
電器連接地面的安全導線
a wire or other connection that links an electrical device to the ground so that if a fault occurs the electric current can flow safely away
The electrician checked that the earth was properly connected before turning the power back on.
電工確認接地線已正確連接後，才重新打開電源。
Old houses often lack an earth in their electrical sockets, making them dangerous.
老房子的電源插座常常沒有接地線，因此很危險。
countable: 'an earth'
Darius replaced the damaged earth wire in the washing machine himself.
Darius 自己更換了洗衣機受損的接地線。
compound: 'earth wire'
Without a proper earth connection, the metal case of the appliance could give you a shock.
如果沒有適當的接地，電器的金屬外殼可能會讓人觸電。
- earth wire
- earth connection
- earth terminal
- connect to earth
- safety earth
- ground
American English equivalent; more widely understood internationally
文法句型
earth wire
connect to earth
an earth
用法筆記
This is the British English term. In American English, the same concept is called 'ground'. If writing for an international audience, consider using 'ground' or explaining the difference.
常見錯誤
5. a hole dug under the surface of the soil for shelter, typically used by wild ani
洞穴；巢穴
野生動物居住的地下洞穴
a hole dug under the surface of the soil for shelter, typically used by wild animals such as foxes or badgers
The hunters found a fox earth hidden among the roots of an old oak tree.
獵人在一棵老橡樹的樹根間發現了一個狐狸窩。
collocation: 'fox earth'
A badger had dug a large earth under the fence at the edge of the field.
一隻獾在田邊的籬笆下方挖了一個很大的洞穴。
The puppies stayed inside the earth while their mother went out to hunt for food.
小狗們待在洞穴裡，等媽媽出去找食物。
The gamekeeper found a fox earth among the rocks near the top of the hill.
獵場管理員在山丘頂端的岩石間發現了一個狐狸窩。
singular countable: 'a fox earth'
- fox earth
- dig an earth
- into its earth
- earth entrance
文法句型
[animal] + earth
into its earth
用法筆記
This sense is most commonly used with foxes in British English. For other animals, 'burrow' or 'den' are more general terms.
cost the earth
idiomto be extremely expensive; to cost a very large amount of money
花大錢；貴得離譜
A first-class ticket on that flight would cost the earth, so Lisa booked economy instead.
It costs the earth to rent a flat in the centre of London these days.
to stop being excited or unrealistic and return to dealing with ordinary life
回到現實
After winning the lottery, it took Hao a while to come back down to earth and plan for the future.
The students were dreaming of fame, but the exam results brought them down to earth with a bump.
on earth
idiomused after question words like 'how', 'why', 'what', 'who', 'where' to add strong emphasis, usually showing surprise, anger, or great interest
到底；究竟
How on earth did you manage to finish the entire project in one night?
Why on earth would anyone pay so much money for an old, broken bicycle?
What on earth is that strange noise coming from the basement?
to try very hard to achieve something; to do everything one possibly can
盡全力；竭盡所能
Arjun said he would move heaven and earth to get his daughter the medical treatment she needed.
The organisers moved heaven and earth to make sure the festival went ahead despite the storm.
a person or group of people who are ordinary, honest, and good
社會中堅；善良樸實的人
Grandpa never had much money, but everyone in the village says he is the salt of the earth.
Teachers who work in poor rural areas are often described as the salt of the earth.
to make many promises that are unlikely to be kept, especially in order to persuade someone to do something
開空頭支票；過度承諾
The salesman promised us the earth, but after we signed the contract nothing was delivered on time.
Politicians often promise the earth before an election and forget about it afterwards.
to become completely impossible to find; to vanish without a trace
徹底消失；人間蒸發
Nikos tried to call his old friend, but it seemed he had disappeared off the face of the earth.
That style of mobile phone has practically disappeared off the face of the earth since smartphones arrived.
go to earth
idiomto go into hiding; to escape to a place where one cannot be found
躲藏起來；隱匿
After the robbery, the thieves went to earth in a remote mountain cabin.
The celebrity went to earth at a private villa to avoid the reporters.
extremely strange, unpleasant, or bad in taste, smell, or appearance
怪得不得了；糟糕透頂
The leftover fish in the fridge smelled like nothing on earth, so Obi threw it away immediately.
Hao tried a local delicacy that looked like nothing on earth but actually tasted quite good.
To be extremely unpleasant or strange in some way.
非常糟糕或奇怪
The soup tasted like nothing on earth, so I couldn't eat it.
After the accident, he felt like nothing on earth for days.
To charge or pay a very large amount of money.
花費或收取巨額金錢
That designer bag costs the earth, but Maya saved up for it.
Why did the mechanic charge the earth for a simple repair?
come back/down to earth (with a bang/bump) | bring somebody (back) down to earth (with a bang/bump)
idiomTo return to a realistic way of thinking after a period of excitement or fantasy, or to cause someone to do so.
回到現實（猛然醒悟）
After winning the lottery, he came back down to earth with a bang.
The bad grade brought Sara down to earth from her daydreams.
To disappear completely, as if no longer existing.
完全消失
The old man vanished off the face of the earth without a trace.
Where did my keys go? They seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth.
go to earth/ground
idiomTo hide, especially to avoid being caught or found.
躲藏（尤指逃避追捕）
The escaped prisoner went to earth in an abandoned warehouse.
When the police arrived, the thief had already gone to ground.
To do everything possible, no matter how difficult, to achieve something.
不惜一切代價（做某事）
Diego would go to the ends of the earth to find his lost dog.
She went to the ends of the earth to get that rare book.
Used to emphasize a question when you are surprised, angry, or cannot think of an obvious answer.
究竟（用於強調疑問）
How on earth did you manage to finish the project so quickly?
Why on earth would she quit her job without another one?
To make promises that are impossible to keep.
作出無法兌現的承諾
Politicians often promise the earth during election campaigns.
He promised her the moon, but he never delivered.
To find someone or something after a long and difficult search.
經過長時間搜尋後找到
The detective finally ran the criminal to ground in a small town.
After weeks of searching, we ran the missing document to earth.
To destroy or remove someone or something completely.
徹底摧毀或消滅
The earthquake nearly wiped the village off the face of the earth.
The company's new technology wiped its competitors off the map.
earth — 動詞
- earthpresent simple I / you / we / they
- earths3rd person singular
- earthing-ing form
- earthedpast simple
1. to connect an electrical device or system to the ground with a wire so that dang
接地
將電器連接至地面以確保安全
to connect an electrical device or system to the ground with a wire so that dangerous currents can flow away safely
The electrician earthed the washing machine before testing it.
電工在測試洗衣機之前先將它接地。
past simple active
All the sockets in the new kitchen have been properly earthed, making them safe to use.
新廚房裡的所有插座都已經妥善接地，使用起來很安全。
passive: 'have been earthed'
Ramón made sure the generator was earthed to a metal rod driven into the ground.
Ramón 確認發電機已接地到一根打入地面的金屬棒上。
pattern: 'earth [device] to [ground]'
If you do not earth the amplifier, you may hear a buzzing sound from the speakers.
如果你沒有將擴大機接地，可能會從喇叭聽到嗡嗡聲。
negative conditional
- earth a device
- earth wire
- properly earthed
- earth to ground
- ground
American English equivalent; more widely understood in international contexts
文法句型
earth + object
be earthed
earth [device] to [ground]
用法筆記
This is the British English verb form. In American English, the equivalent is 'to ground'. The word is most commonly used in the past participle form ('earthed') or passive constructions ('must be earthed').
常見錯誤
同根字
- earthly形容詞B2
- earthen形容詞B2
- earthenware名詞C1
- earthquake名詞B1
- earthwork名詞C1
- earthworm名詞B1
- unearth動詞C1