alien
US /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
UK /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
名詞
1.
外國人, 外星人
a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living
範例:
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The government has strict laws regarding alien residents.
政府對外國居民有嚴格的法律。
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He felt like an alien in his new school.
他在新學校感覺像個外來者。
2.
外星人, 外星生物
a hypothetical or fictional being from another world; an extraterrestrial
範例:
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The movie featured a friendly alien.
這部電影裡有一個友好的外星人。
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Scientists are searching for signs of alien life.
科學家正在尋找外星生命的跡象。
形容詞
1.
陌生的, 格格不入的
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
範例:
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The concept of absolute freedom was alien to him.
絕對自由的概念對他來說是陌生的。
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His behavior was completely alien to his usual character.
他的行為與他平時的性格完全格格不入。
2.
外國的, 外來的
belonging to a foreign country or nation
範例:
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The company deals with alien currencies.
該公司處理外國貨幣。
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They discussed the impact of alien cultures on local traditions.
他們討論了外來文化對當地傳統的影響。
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