indigenous
US /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/
UK /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/
1.
本土的, 土著的
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
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The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia.
袋鼠是澳大利亚的本土动物。
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Many indigenous plants are used in traditional medicine.
许多本土植物被用于传统医学。
2.
原住民的, 土著的
referring to the original inhabitants of a country or region, especially before the arrival of colonists.
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The government is working to protect the rights of indigenous peoples.
政府正在努力保护原住民的权利。
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The museum features art from various indigenous cultures.
该博物馆展出各种原住民文化的艺术品。