| 释义 |
ter·rene
I. \(ˈ)te|rēn, təˈr-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin terrenus of earth, of the earth, from terra earth — more at terrace
1. : of or relating to this world or life : mundane
< by what devotion call down the notice of these eyes to so terrene a being as himself — R.L.Stevenson >
2. archaic
a. : consisting of or resembling earth : earthy
b. : encountered on land rather than water : terrestrial
Synonyms: see earthly
II. noun
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Etymology: Latin terrenum land, ground, from neuter of terrenus of earth
: a land area : earth, terrain |