◎ 這三個表示強調(diào)的短語一般用于否定句和疑問句,意為“到底,究竟”。
What on earth is the matter?到底是怎么回事?
Who in the world is the man?這個人究竟是誰?
Nothing under the sun can prevent him from realizing his purpose. 任何東西也不能阻止他實現(xiàn)他的目的。
No use on earth!一點用處也沒有!
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①on the earth意為“在地球上”。
There are all kinds of plants on the earth. 地球上有各種各樣的植物。
②in the world與on earth除可同疑問代詞或疑問副詞連用外,還可同形容詞最高級連用,表示強調(diào),也可同否定詞連用,表示“全然,一點也不”。
It is the best English grammar book in the world. 這是一本最最好的英語語法書。
He had nothing in the world but a few books. 除了幾本書外,他一無所有。
He is the greatest writer on earth. 他是最偉大的作家。(=He is the greatest writer that ever lived.)