English Dictionary

terrestrial

/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

adj

Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly. / Of, relating to, or composed of land.

The terrestrial animals are adapted to life on land.

意味（1）

Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.

Plastics are energy-rich substances, which is why many of them burn so readily. Any organism that could unlock and use that energy would do well in the Anthropocene. Terrestrial bacteria and fungi which can manage this trick are already familiar to experts in the field.

意味（2）

Of, relating to, or composed of land.

Microorganisms are the Cinderellas of terrestrial ecology — the majority of the Earth's biomass, yet barely catalogued.

意味（3）

Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.

a terrestrial plant

意味（4）

(astronomy) Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.

意味（5）

Concerned with the world or worldly matters.

A genius bright and base, / Of towering talents, and terrestrial aims.

意味（6）

(Mormonism) Of or pertaining to the second highest degree of glory.

We are now living and obeying celestial laws that will make us candidates for celestial glory; or we are living terrestrial laws that will make us candidates for terrestrial glory; or telestial.

意味（7）

(broadcasting) Broadcast using radio waves as opposed to satellite or cable.