单词 | Earthship |
释义 | Earthship/ˈəːθʃɪp/noun 1The earth, regarded figuratively as a ship travelling through the heavens, space, etc. 2Originally and chiefly Science Fiction. A spacecraft belonging to or originating from the planet earth. 3Originally and chiefly US. A type of house designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, characterized by extreme energy efficiency and the use of recycled and natural building materials such as used tyres packed with earth. OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in Annual Review and History of Literature. From earth + ship. |
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