world
名词
1. 世界,地球:
The world is a big place.
世界是一个广阔的地方。
2. (特定领域的)界,领域:
The fashion world is constantly changing.
时尚界不断变化。
3. 人类,人世,人间:
She has lost all interest in the outside world.
她对外界失去了兴趣。
4. (个人所处的)情况,境地:
He is in a world of trouble.
他陷入了麻烦之中。
5. 全部人员,全体人民:
The whole world knows about it.
全世界都知道这件事。
6. 世界性的顶级比赛:
She won the world championship.
她赢得了世界冠军。
7. 世界各地,全球:
He has traveled all over the world.
他周游世界。
形容词
1. 世界的,全球的:
world economy
世界经济
2. 世俗的,尘世的:
She is not interested in world affairs.
她对世界事务不感兴趣。
词语辨析
1. world vs. earth:
The world refers to the planet Earth and all the people and things on it. Earth generally refers to the planet itself.
world指的是地球以及地球上所有的人和事物,而earth通常指的是地球本身。
2. world vs. globe:
World refers to the planet Earth, while globe refers to a model or representation of the Earth.
world指的是地球,而globe指的是地球的模型或代表。
词汇扩充
worldly:世俗的
worldwide:全球的
worldliness:世俗,俗气
worldview:世界观
worldly-wise:世故的
近义词
globe
earth
universe
planet
cosmos
反义词
heaven
paradise
hell
柯林斯词典
1. World the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
2. a region or part of the earth, esp a specific region
3. human society or the sum of human experience
4. any sphere or domain with its own characteristics, conditions, or responsibilities
5. people collectively or the human race
6. everything that exists; everything
7. the material universe
8. a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
9. a large amount, esp great deal or quantity
牛津词典
1. The earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
2. A particular period of history or human life
3. A part or aspect of human life or society
4. A particular state of existence
5. The material universe or all that exists; everything
6. A sphere of activity or experience
7. All that is included in life and the world; the whole
用法
1. in the world:
What in the world are you doing?
你到底在干什么?
2. out of this world:
The food at that restaurant is out of this world!
那家餐馆的食物简直棒极了!
3. on top of the world:
She was on top of the world after winning the competition.
赢得比赛后,她非常开心。
4. world of difference:
There is a world of difference between the two products.
这两种产品之间有着天壤之别。
5. world without end:
They promised to love each other world without end.
他们承诺彼此永远相爱。
例句
She dreams of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures.
她梦想着环游世界,体验不同的文化。
The world population is expected to reach 8 billion by 2025.
预计到2025年,世界人口将达到80亿。
He is considered one of the greatest athletes in the world.
他被认为是世界上最伟大的运动员之一。
After months of hard work, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a world champion.
经过几个月的努力,她终于实现了成为世界冠军的梦想。
There are many beautiful places to visit in the world.
世界上有很多美丽的地方值得参观。
The company operates in countries all around the world.
这家公司在世界各地经营。
He has traveled to every corner of the globe.
他到过世界的每个角落。
The world of fashion is constantly changing.
时尚界不断变化。
She is a world-renowned scientist.
她是一位享誉世界的科学家。
He feels like he's on top of the world when he's with her.
与她在一起时,他感觉自己登上了世界之巅。