alien
US /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
UK /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
名词
1.
外国人, 外星人
a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living
示例:
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The government has strict laws regarding alien residents.
政府对外国居民有严格的法律。
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He felt like an alien in his new school.
他在新学校感觉像个外来者。
2.
外星人, 外星生物
a hypothetical or fictional being from another world; an extraterrestrial
示例:
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The movie featured a friendly alien.
这部电影里有一个友好的外星人。
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Scientists are searching for signs of alien life.
科学家正在寻找外星生命的迹象。
形容词
1.
陌生的, 格格不入的
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
示例:
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The concept of absolute freedom was alien to him.
绝对自由的概念对他来说是陌生的。
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His behavior was completely alien to his usual character.
他的行为与他平时的性格完全格格不入。
2.
外国的, 外来的
belonging to a foreign country or nation
示例:
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The company deals with alien currencies.
该公司处理外国货币。
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They discussed the impact of alien cultures on local traditions.
他们讨论了外来文化对当地传统的影响。
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