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expatriates

UK //ˌeksˈpætrieɪts//US //ˌeksˈpeɪtrieɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'expatriatus',由 'ex-'(意为‘出’)和 'patria'(意为‘祖国’)组成,字面意思是‘离开祖国’。

noun

❶ 指长期居住在国外的人,通常因工作或个人原因离开祖国,在异国生活或工作的人群。

“Many expatriates in Dubai work in the oil industry.”

(迪拜的许多外籍人士在石油行业工作。)

“The company provides housing allowances for its expatriates.”

(公司为其外派员工提供住房津贴。)

同义词:emigrants, foreign residents, exiles

verb

❶ 指某人自愿或被迫离开自己的国家,到国外居住或工作。

“He expatriated to Canada for better job opportunities.”

(他移居加拿大以寻求更好的工作机会。)

“During the war, many artists expatriated to neutral countries.”

(战争期间,许多艺术家移居到中立国家。)

同义词:emigrate, relocate, leave

常见短语

expatriate community — 指在某个国家或城市中,由外籍人士组成的社交或生活群体,通常提供互助和支持。

“The expatriate community in Bangkok is very active and welcoming.”

(曼谷的外籍人士社区非常活跃且友好。)

expatriate worker — 指被公司派往国外工作的员工,通常享有特殊的薪资或福利待遇。

“As an expatriate worker, he receives a higher salary and housing benefits.”

(作为一名外派员工,他享有更高的薪资和住房福利。)