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地表
dìbiǎo
Description
地表就是地球最上面的那一层，我们走路、盖房子都在地表上。
The 地表 is the very top layer of the Earth, where we walk and build houses.
科学家常用这个词来说地面的样子和温度。
Scientists often use this word to describe the appearance and temperature of the ground.
Meanings
地表dìbiǎo
the surface of the earth; the ground surface
夏天地表的温度很高。
The temperature on the Earth's surface is very high in summer.
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Notes
- Etymology
地 (earth/ground) + 表 (surface/outside), literally "earth's surface."
- Nuance
more formal/scientific than 地面; often used in geography and weather contexts.
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