emigrate
/ˈem.ɪ.ɡreɪt/ · /ˈem.ə.ɡreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3742 in the learning path
移居国外
Definitions
v. To leave your country to live permanently in another
移居国外
Example
Her grandparents emigrated to Canada when they were young.
她的祖父母年轻时移居到了加拿大。
Skilled workers may emigrate when their home countries offer limited opportunities for professional development.
当本国提供的职业发展机会有限时，技术人才可能会移居国外。
Collocations
- emigrate from
- emigrate to
- emigrate permanently
Word family
- emigration (n.)
- emigrant (n.)
Antonyms
- immigrate
Usage tip
emigrate强调迁出，immigrate强调迁入；搭配from或to。
FAQ
- What does emigrate mean?
- To leave your country to live permanently in another
- How is emigrate pronounced?
- UK /ˈem.ɪ.ɡreɪt/, US /ˈem.ə.ɡreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
