| 词汇 | earthliness |
| 释义 | (redirected from earthliness)earthly desiresDesires for tangible things (such as wealth, property, or other material goods) or for pleasures of the body (such as sexual activity, gluttony, or other hedonistic pursuits). Buddhism teaches us to try to let go of our earthly desires, freeing our minds and bodies for a state of enlightenment. Because our earthly desires are a reflection of our sins, we should shun them if we wish to receive God's light. no earthly (something)No conceivable or practical (something). You had all day, so there's no earthly reason you couldn't have finished this on time! It's very sweet that you bought me a laptop, dear, but I'm 85—I have no earthly use for one of those things! no earthly reasonNo conceivable or practical reason. You had all day, so there's no earthly reason you couldn't have finished this on time! It's very sweet that you bought me a laptop, dear, but I'm 85—I have no earthly reason to use one of those things! no earthly use1. No conceivable or practical use. It's very sweet that you bought me a laptop, dear, but I'm 85—I have no earthly use for one of those things! 2. Not feasible or worth trying. I've told him how bad those cigarettes are for him, but it's no earthly use trying to argue with that man! not have an earthly chanceTo have no possible or feasible chance of doing or accomplishing something. Primarily heard in UK. He doesn't have an earthly chance of winning, but I'm voting for him nonetheless. I knew I wouldn't have an earthly chance of getting that promotion if I didn't make myself stand out in the company more. not stand an earthly chanceTo have no possible or feasible chance (of doing or accomplishing something). He doesn't stand an earthly chance of winning, but I'm voting for him nonetheless. I knew I wouldn't stand an earthly chance of getting that promotion if I didn't make myself stand out in the company more. not stand an earthlyTo have no possible or feasible chance (of doing or accomplishing something). A truncated form of "not stand an earthly chance." Primarily heard in UK. He doesn't stand an earthly of winning, but I'm voting for him nonetheless. I knew I wouldn't stand an earthly of getting that promotion if I didn't make myself stand out in the company more. no earthly reasonno conceivable reason. There is no earthly reason for your rude behavior. I can think of no earthly reason why the repairs should cost so much. not have an earthly chanceAlso, stand no earthly chance. Have no chance whatever, as in She doesn't have an earthly chance of getting into medical school, or Bill stands no earthly chance of winning the lottery. The use of no earthly in the sense of "no conceivable" dates from the mid-1700s. not stand (or have) an earthlyhave no chance at all. British informalno earthly ˈuse, ˈreason, etc.(informal) used to emphasize that there is no use, reason, etc. at all: There’s no earthly reason why she shouldn’t come with us.not (have) an ˈearthly (chance)(British English, informal) (have) no chance at all: You haven’t an earthly chance of beating her at tennis — she is one of the best players in the country.‘Any chance of getting a ticket for the concert?’ ‘Not an earthly, I’m afraid.’no earthly reason n. no conceivable reason. I can think of no earthly reason why the repairs should cost so much. |
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