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源自拉丁语 'inhabitare'(居住),由 'in-'(在...内)和 'habitare'(居住)组成,14世纪后期进入英语。
❶ 指长期居住在某地的人或动物,强调在某地定居或生活的状态,常用于描述城市、国家或特定区域的居民。
“The inhabitants of the small village rely on fishing for their livelihood.”
(这个小村庄的居民以捕鱼为生。)
“Polar bears are the main inhabitants of the Arctic region.”
(北极熊是北极地区的主要居民。)
permanent inhabitant — 指长期或永久居住在某地的人,区别于临时居住者或访客。
“Only permanent inhabitants are allowed to vote in local elections.”
(只有永久居民才能参加地方选举投票。)
native inhabitant — 指某地的原住民或世代居住的本地人,强调与土地的长期联系。
“The native inhabitants have lived in this valley for centuries.”
(原住民在这个山谷里生活了几个世纪。)