
naturalization
词源
源自法语 naturalisation,基于拉丁语 natura(自然)和 -izare(使...化)的组合,最初指使某事物变得自然的过程。
noun
❶ 指外国公民通过法律程序获得新国籍的过程,通常需要满足居住年限、语言测试等要求。
“After five years of residency, she applied for naturalization in Canada.”
(在居住满五年后,她申请了加拿大入籍。)
“The naturalization ceremony was held at the local courthouse.”
(入籍仪式在当地法院举行。)
❶ 在生物学中,指外来物种适应新环境并成为当地生态系统一部分的过程。
“The naturalization of European rabbits caused ecological problems in Australia.”
(欧洲兔在澳大利亚的自然化造成了生态问题。)
“Some plants undergo naturalization faster than others.”
(某些植物比其他植物更快适应新环境。)
常见短语
naturalization process — 指从申请到最终获得公民身份的完整法律程序,包括文件提交、面试、考试等步骤。
“The naturalization process usually takes several months to complete.”
(入籍程序通常需要几个月才能完成。)
naturalization certificate — 政府颁发的正式文件,证明个人已通过合法程序成为该国公民。
“She framed her naturalization certificate and hung it on the wall.”
(她把入籍证书装裱起来挂在墙上。)