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单词 terra firma
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terra firma

noun

ter·​ra fir·​ma ˌter-ə-ˈfər-mə How to pronounce terra firma (audio)
 also  -ˈfir-
: dry land : solid ground

Synonyms

  • dirt
  • dust
  • earth
  • ground
  • land
  • soil
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Example Sentences

after that nightmarish storm, the sailors were grateful to reach terra firma
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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, solid land

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

terra firma

noun

as in soil
the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air after that nightmarish storm, the sailors were grateful to reach terra firma

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • soil
  • land
  • earth
  • ground
  • dirt
  • continent
  • island
  • peninsula
  • dust
  • zone
  • landmass
  • mainland
  • isthmus
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