508 on earth,in the world和under the sun
◎ 这三个表示强调的短语一般用于否定句和疑问句,意为“到底,究竟”。
What on earth is the matter?到底是怎么回事?
Who in the world is the man?这个人究竟是谁?
Nothing under the sun can prevent him from realizing his purpose. 任何东西也不能阻止他实现他的目的。
No use on earth!一点用处也没有!
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①on the earth意为“在地球上”。
There are all kinds of plants on the earth. 地球上有各种各样的植物。
②in the world与on earth除可同疑问代词或疑问副词连用外,还可同形容词最高级连用,表示强调,也可同否定词连用,表示“全然,一点也不”。
It is the best English grammar book in the world. 这是一本最最好的英语语法书。
He had nothing in the world but a few books. 除了几本书外,他一无所有。
He is the greatest writer on earth. 他是最伟大的作家。(=He is the greatest writer that ever lived.)