请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 earthen
释义

earthen

adjective

earth·​en ˈər-thən How to pronounce earthen (audio) -t͟hən How to pronounce earthen (audio)
1
: made of earth
2
: earthly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Servers anticipate its arrival by setting down individual earthen bowls and wooden spoons. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The once free-flowing Gila River was trapped behind concrete or earthen dams, parceled out to non-Native farmers and cities. AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Ozark’s production method using earthen ponds and natural water flowing through is the most basic aquaculture technique and something that’s been seen throughout the U.S. for decades, Shambach said. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 One room had unpainted walls and an earthen floor apparently used for storage. Frances D'emilio, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 One room had unpainted walls and an earthen floor apparently used for storage. Frances D'emilio, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 One room had unpainted walls and an earthen floor apparently used for storage. Sarah Rumpf, Fox News, 6 Aug. 2022 Bonus: it can be used as a building material, with its fibers reinforcing earthen walls. Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2022 In general, concrete buildings are more resistant to rain than many kinds of earthen structures, especially those that aren’t protected with a high foundation and a good roof. Jori Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

earthen

adjective

earth·​en ˈər-thən How to pronounce earthen (audio)
: made of earth or of baked clay
an earthen dam
an earthen jar
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/3 18:46:11