What does foreign mean?

From or relating to a country other than your own. Present where it does not naturally belong. Unfamiliar to someone or inconsistent with something.

How is foreign pronounced?

UK /ˈfɒrən/, US /ˈfɔːrən/.

/ˈfɒrən/ · /ˈfɔːrən/

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外国的；来自国外的

adj. From or relating to a country other than your own.

外国的；来自国外的

adj. Present where it does not naturally belong.

异物的；外来的

adj. Unfamiliar to someone or inconsistent with something.

陌生的；不相符的

My sister enjoys learning foreign languages in her spare time.

我姐姐喜欢在空闲时间学习外语。

Foreign investment can create jobs, but governments should ensure that local communities also benefit from economic growth.

外国投资可以创造就业机会，但政府应确保当地社区也能从经济增长中受益。

foreign to可指对某人陌生，或与某事不相符。

What does foreign mean?: From or relating to a country other than your own. Present where it does not naturally belong. Unfamiliar to someone or inconsistent with something.
How is foreign pronounced?: UK /ˈfɒrən/, US /ˈfɔːrən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.