Word · Frequency #36847
extraterrestrial
/ˌekstrətəˈrestriəl/
adjective
地球外的;外星的
核心释义
Originating from outside Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth.
- 1.
来自地球大气层外、太空或其他星球的;对地球或其环境而言是外来的。
Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.
- 2.
起源于、位于或发生在地球或其大气层之外的
originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere
来自地球大气层外、太空或其他星球的;对地球或其环境而言是外来的。;起源于、位于或发生在地球或其大气层之外的;地球外的;地球大气圈外的
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Scientists study extraterrestrial rocks to learn about the solar system's formation.
用法提示:extraterrestrial 作为形容词,修饰 rocks,表示“来自地球外的”。
The novel features a civilization that communicates with extraterrestrial beings.
用法提示:extraterrestrial 作为形容词,修饰 beings,表示“地球外的”。
Astronomers are searching for extraterrestrial life in distant galaxies.
用法提示:extraterrestrial 作为形容词,修饰 life,表示“地球外的”。
is there extraterrestrial life?
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