a. 地球的, 俗世的, 可能的

[ adj ]
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
<adj.all>
earthly beingsbelieved that our earthly life is all that matters
earthly love
our earthly home

Earthly \Earth"ly\, a.
1. Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to
man's existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual;
carnal; worldly; as, earthly joys; earthly flowers;
earthly praise.

This earthly load
Of death, called life. --Milton.

Whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly
things. --Phil. iii.
19.

2. Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable.

What earthly benefit can be the result? --Pope.

3. Made of earth; earthy. [Obs.] --Holland.

Syn: Gross; material; sordid; mean; base; vile; low;
unsubstantial; temporary; corrupt; groveling.


Earthly \Earth"ly\, adv.
In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly.

Took counsel from his guiding eyes
To make this wisdom earthly wise. --Emerson.