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foreigners

UK //ˈfɒr.ɪ.nər//US //ˈfɔːr.ɪ.nɚ//

词源

源自中古英语 'forein'(外国的)加上后缀 '-er',表示人。

noun

❶ 指来自其他国家或地区的人,通常用于描述非本国居民或非本地人。

“Many foreigners visit this city every year to see its famous landmarks.”

(每年都有许多外国人来到这座城市参观著名的地标。)

“The restaurant is popular among foreigners who want to try local cuisine.”

(这家餐厅很受想要尝试本地美食的外国人欢迎。)

同义词:aliens, non-natives, outsiders

常见短语

foreigners' office — 指专门处理外国人事务的政府机构,通常负责签证、居留许可等事宜。

“He went to the foreigners' office to renew his visa.”

(他去外国人办公室续签签证。)