alien
/ˈeɪliən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5359 in the learning path
陌生的；格格不入的
Definitions
adj. Unfamiliar or very different from what someone knows or accepts
陌生的；格格不入的
n. A living creature believed or imagined to come from another planet
外星生物
adj. Coming from a different country or natural environment
外来的；非本地的
Example
The city's constant noise felt alien after our quiet village.
住惯了安静的村庄后，城市持续不断的噪声让我们感到很陌生。
Teaching methods that seem alien to international students may require careful explanation and additional support from university staff.
对于国际学生感到陌生的教学方法，大学教职员工可能需要仔细解释并提供额外支持。
Collocations
- alien to
- alien species
- alien environment
- alien life
Word family
- alienate (v.)
- alienation (n.)
Synonyms
- unfamiliar
- foreign
Antonyms
- familiar
Usage tip
称外国人为alien有疏离感；通常用foreign national。
FAQ
- What does alien mean?
- Unfamiliar or very different from what someone knows or accepts A living creature believed or imagined to come from another planet Coming from a different country or natural environment
- How is alien pronounced?
- UK /ˈeɪliən/, US /ˈeɪliən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
