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alien

美 [ˈeɪliən]英 [ˈeɪliən]
  • n.外国人;外星人;外侨;外星生物
  • adj.外星的;外国的;陌生的;格格不入;异域的;不熟悉;不相容;相抵触
  • v.〈诗〉疏远;离间;【法】(所有权的)让渡

复数: aliens

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adj.

1

陌生的;不熟悉
strange and frightening; different from what you are used to

an alien environment

陌生的环境

In a world that had suddenly become alien and dangerous, he was her only security.

在一个突然变得陌生而危险的世界里,他是她唯一的守护神。

2

外国的;异域的
from another country or society; foreign

an alien culture

异族文化

3

不相容;相抵触;格格不入
not usual or acceptable

The idea is alien to our religion.

这种思想与我们的宗教不相容。

Cruelty was quite alien to him.

他绝无残忍之心。

4

外星的
connected with creatures from another world

alien beings from outer space

外星人

noun

1

外国人;外侨
a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or work

an illegal alien

非法外侨

2

外星人;外星生物
a creature from another world

aliens from outer space

外星人

alien

频次

  • 1
    ADJ 外国的;异族的
    Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.

    He said they were opposed to the presence of alien forces in the region.

    他说他们反对外国军队驻扎在该地区。

  • 2
    ADJ-GRADED 怪异的;可怕的;异己的
    You use alien to describe something that seems strange and perhaps frightening, because it is not part of your normal experience.

    His work offers an insight into an alien culture.

    他的作品能让人们对一种异域文化产生较深入的了解。

  • 3
    ADJ-GRADED 陌生的;格格不入的;不相容的
    If something is alien to you or to your normal feelings or behaviour, it is not the way you would normally feel or behave.

    Such an attitude is alien to most businessmen.

    大多数商界人士都会对这样的态度感到陌生。

  • 4
    N-COUNT 外国人
    An alien is someone who is not a legal citizen of the country in which they live.

    Both women had hired illegal aliens for child care...

    两个女人都曾雇过非法入境者照看孩子。

  • 5
    N-COUNT 外星人
    In science fiction, an alien is a creature from outer space.

noun

1
a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
Synonym: extraterrestrial being extraterrestrial
2
a person who comes from a foreign country;someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
Synonym: foreigner noncitizen outlander
3
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
Synonym: stranger unknown

verb

1
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious
Synonym: estrange alienate disaffect
2
transfer property or ownership
The will aliened the property to the heirs
Synonym: alienate

adj

1
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
alien customs
exotic plants in a greenhouse
exotic cuisine
Synonym: exotic
2
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism
the mysticism so foreign to the French mind and temper
jealousy is foreign to her nature
Synonym: foreign

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Jim is an alien in this film .

    吉姆在这部电影里是个外星人。

  2. A rare form of the condition , which can involve hallucinations or the feeling of being dragged out of bed , may explain ' alien abductions ' that people sincerely believe happened but can 't remember .

    非常少见的表现形式可能包括幻觉或感觉被从床上拉下来,这可以解释“外星人绑架”现象,对此人们深信发生过却无法记住。

  3. In a world that had suddenly become alien and dangerous , he was her only security .

    在一个突然变得陌生而危险的世界里,他是她唯一的守护神。

  4. The idea is alien to our religion .

    这种思想与我们的宗教不相容。

  5. Immigrant workers were classed as aliens .

    移民来的工人被归入侨民类。

  6. His work offers an insight into an alien culture .

    他的作品能让人们对一种异域文化产生较深入的了解。

  7. He said they were opposed to the presence of alien forces in the region .

    他说他们反对外国军队驻扎在该地区。

  8. Both women had hired illegal aliens for child care

    两个女人都曾雇过非法入境者照看孩子。

  9. Such an attitude is alien to most businessmen .

    大多数商界人士都会对这样的态度感到陌生。

  10. He was interned as an enemy alien at the outbreak of the Second World War .

    第二次世界大战爆发时他被作为敌国侨民扣押了。

  11. When war broke out , he was interned as an enemy alien .

    战争爆发时,他作为敌国人士遭到关押。

  12. They were opposed to the presence of alien forces in the region .

    他们反对外国军队驻扎在该地区。

  13. He was interested in alien cultures .

    他曾对异域文化感兴趣。

  14. They are alien people .

    他们是外国人。

  15. He quickly adjusts to the alien environment .

    他能很快适应陌生的环境。

  16. An Englishman is an alien in america .

    英国人在美国便是外国侨民。

  17. Cheating is alien to him .

    欺骗与他的本性格格不入。

  18. Second , we won 't fight with these aliens .

    第二,我们不会和这些外星人作战。

  19. Aliens could already be observing Earth , but their ships look like clouds ...

    或许外星人早就在观察地球呢,只不过他们的飞船外形像云彩而已…

  20. Both women had hired illegal aliens for child care .

    两个女人都曾雇过非法入境者照看孩子

  21. Article 7 When applying for various kinds of visas , aliens shall present valid evidence .

    要求临时离开机场的,需经防检查机关批准。第七条外国人申请各项签证,应当提供有效护照,必要时提供有关证明。

  22. Article 4 The Chinese Government shall protect the lawful rights and interests of aliens on Chinese territory .

    第四条中国政府保护在中国境内的外国人的合法权利和利益。

  23. Article 23 Aliens belonging to any of the following categories shall not be allowed to leave China :

    第二十三条有下列情形之一的外国人,不准出境:

  24. Article 22 For exit from China , aliens shall present their valid passports or other valid certificates .

    第二十二条外国人出境,凭本人有效护照或者其他有效证件。

  25. These Regulations shall not apply to aliens and stateless persons who reside in the People 's Republic of China .

    �居留在中华人民共和国境内的外国人和无国籍人,不适用本条例。

  26. We deport aliens who slip across our borders .

    我们把偷渡入境的外国人驱逐出境

  27. Article 10 The competent authorities of the Chinese Government shall issue appropriate visas to aliens according to the purposes stated in their entry applications .

    第十条中国政府主管机关根据外国人申请入境的事由,发给相应的签证。

  28. Article 2 Aliens must obtain the permission of the competent authorities of the Chinese Government in order to enter , transit or reside in China .

    第二条外国人入境、过境和在中国境内居留,必须经中国政府主管机关许可。

  29. Article 14 Aliens who , in compliance for prolonged or permanent residence in China upon approval by the competent authorities of the Chinese Government .

    第十四条依照中国法律在中国投资或者同中国的企业、事业单位进行经济、科学技术、文化合作以及其他需要在中国长期居留的外国人,经中国政府主管机关批准,可以获得长期居留或者永久居留资格。

  30. Article 20 Aliens who hold valid visas or residence certificates may travel to places open to aliens as designated by the Chinese Government .

    第二十条外国人持有效的签证或者居留证件,可以前往中国政府规定的对外国人开放的地区旅行。

alien exotic foreign overseas 【导航词义:外国的】
alien v. 外国的,异域的
〔辨析〕

指属于另一个国家的,比 foreign 更正式,但没有 foreign 使用普遍,且常含贬义。

〔例证〕

They were opposed to the presence of alien forces in the region.

他们反对外国军队驻扎在该地区。

He was interested in alien cultures.

他曾对异域文化感兴趣。

exotic v. 〈褒〉来自异国的,外国情调的
〔辨析〕

尤指来自热带国家的。

〔例证〕

I like brightly-coloured exotic flowers.

我喜欢色彩鲜艳的异国花卉。

She prefers to travel to exotic places.

她更愿去有异国风情的地方旅行。

foreign v. 外国的,国外的
〔辨析〕

普通用词,泛指来自他国的或与他国有关的。

〔例证〕

After living in foreign countries for many years, he returned home.

在国外居住多年之后,他回到了家。

All foreign troops must be withdrawn immediately and unconditionally.

所有外国军队必须立即无条件地撤出。

overseas v. 海外的,国外来的
〔辨析〕

指来自、存在于或发生在海外国家的,只作定语。

〔例证〕

There are many overseas students now coming to China to study Chinese.

现在有很多外国留学生来中国学习汉语。

The company has invested more money into its overseas market.

该公司已经将更多的资金投入了海外市场。