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earthly

/ˈəːθli/

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noun

凡人，世人

(collective or in the plural) That which is of the earth or earthly; a terrestrial being.

Examples :

"The science fiction novel explored the clash between earthlies and beings from another galaxy. "

这部科幻小说探讨了地球人/凡人和来自另一个星系的生物之间的冲突。

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noun

一丝希望，一点儿可能性。

A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).

Examples :

"After failing the exam twice, he didn't have an earthly of passing the third time without serious studying. "

考了两次都没及格，他不认真学习的话，第三次能及格的希望一丝都没有。

possibility mind philosophy abstract

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adjective

世俗的，尘世的

Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven; terrestrial.

Examples :

"earthly joys"

世俗的快乐

world nature philosophy theology religion

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adjective

简直，实在。

(negative) Used for emphasis

Examples :

"Her earthly complaints about the homework were endless. "

她对作业的抱怨简直没完没了。

negative exclamation

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adjective

尘世的，世俗的。

Made of earth; earthy.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully tilled the earthly soil. "

园丁小心翼翼地翻动着这片泥土芬芳的土地。

material geology nature environment

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adverb

尘世地，俗世地

In an earthly manner

Examples :

"My brother handled the argument with his sister quite earthly, focusing on practical solutions instead of getting emotional. "

我哥哥很尘世地处理了和妹妹的争吵，专注于实际的解决方案，而不是情绪化。