0 the earth and all the people, places, and things on it -- 地球,世界
Different parts of the world have very different climatic conditions. 世界上不同地区的气候状况大不相同。
Which bridge has the longest span in the world? 世界上哪座桥的跨度最大?
News of the disaster shocked the (whole/entire) world. 关于那场灾难的消息震惊了(整个)世界。
We live in a changing world and people must learn to adapt. 我们生活在一个不断变化的世界中,人们必须学会适应。
She's a world authority on foetal development. 她是世界上胎儿发育领域的权威。
a world record/championship 世界纪录/冠军
1 a group of things such as countries or animals, or an area of human activity or understanding -- 领域;界;世界
2 a planet or other part of the universe, especially one where life might or does exist -- (尤指可能或确有生命存在的)星球,天体
People from different cultures have different conceptions of the world.
The richer countries of the world should take concerted action to help the poorer countries.
I'm flirting with the idea of taking a year off and travelling round the world.
He's one of the highest-earning professional golfers in the world.
The museum's collection includes works of art from all around the world.
This argument may seem arcane to those not closely involved in the world of finance.
He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world.
They are unable to see beyond the narrow world of the theatre.