on another planet 在另一个世界
分类: 英语学习方法
如果形容一个人是在另一个世界,那就表示这个人对眼前的事情心不在焉,漠不关心。
例句
Jane's on another planet – she went to buy some apples and bought lemons instead!
John really doesn't listen in class; he seems to be on another planet.
请注意
如果说一个人 living on another planet 那么意思就是说这个人一点都不现实。
例句
He thinks we'll be able to drive to Paris by tonight – he's really on another planet!
If she thinks we can afford a two-week holiday in Spain she's living on another planet!