martian
martian — noun
1. A fictional being from the planet Mars, often shown in science‑fiction stories a
A fictional being from the planet Mars, often shown in science‑fiction stories and movies.
The children befriend a lonely Martian named Zork who crash‑lands on Earth.
Apinya drew a picture of a green Martian with three eyes for her school project.
Martian + colour adjective (green)
Scientists have not found any real Martians, but the idea remains popular in books.
Darius dressed as a Martian for the costume party, complete with a silver spacesuit.
The novel follows a young Martian who leaves home to explore the galaxy.
- alien
broader term — any life from outside Earth, not specifically Mars
- extraterrestrial
more formal and scientific; can be a noun or adjective
- space creature
informal and vague; does not specify a home planet
文法句型
a/an + Martian
the Martians (plural form)
用法筆記
Only used for fictional or hypothetical beings from Mars. In scientific literature, the phrase 'possible past or present life on Mars' is preferred over the noun 'Martians.'
常見錯誤
martian — adjective
1. Connected with Mars — covering both the actual planet and the fictional beings p
Connected with Mars — covering both the actual planet and the fictional beings people associate with it.
The rover sent back images of the Martian landscape covered in red dust.
Martian landscape (common collocation)
Sivan read a book about the possibility of a human colony on Martian soil.
Scientists study the Martian atmosphere to understand whether life could ever exist there.
Kabir's favourite movie is about a group of astronauts searching for ancient Martian ruins.
The children pretended that the rocky hills near their town were the story's Martian mountains.
文法句型
Martian + noun
用法筆記
Primarily used before a noun to describe features or objects connected with the planet Mars. Not used in comparative forms — you would not say 'more Martian' or 'most Martian.'