
citizen
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。)
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。)