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citizen

UK //ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən//US //ˈsɪt̬.ə.zən//

词源

源自中古英语 'citisein',来自古法语 'citeain',基于拉丁语 'civitas'(意为城市或国家)。

noun

❶ 指拥有某国国籍并享有该国法律规定的权利和义务的人,通常具有选举权和被选举权等政治权利。

“Every citizen has the right to vote in elections.”

(每位公民都有权在选举中投票。)

“She became a U.S. citizen after living there for ten years.”

(她在美国生活十年后成为了美国公民。)

❶ 指某个城市或地区的居民,通常强调其居住身份而非政治权利。

“The citizens of New York are known for their fast-paced lifestyle.”

(纽约市民以快节奏的生活方式而闻名。)

“Local citizens protested against the construction of the new highway.”

(当地居民抗议新高速公路的建设。)

同义词:resident, national, inhabitant, subject, denizen

常见短语

citizen of the world — 指一个人认为自己不属于任何特定国家,而是全球的一员,通常具有国际视野和包容心态。

“After traveling to many countries, she considers herself a citizen of the world.”

(在去过许多国家后,她认为自己是一个世界公民。)

senior citizen — 指老年人,通常指退休年龄以上的人,有时享有特定的社会福利或优惠。

“Senior citizens can get discounts on public transportation.”

(老年人可以享受公共交通的折扣。)