migration
/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4926 in the learning path
人口迁移；移居
Definitions
n. The movement of people to live in another place.
人口迁移；移居
n. The regular movement of animals between regions, often with the seasons.
动物迁徙
n. The transfer of data or software to another computer system.
数据或系统迁移
Example
We watched the birds during their annual autumn migration.
我们观察了正在进行一年一度秋季迁徙的鸟儿。
Migration from rural areas to cities can increase pressure on housing while providing workers for expanding industries.
农村人口向城市迁移可能加大住房压力，同时为不断扩张的行业提供劳动力。
Collocations
- rural-to-urban migration
- seasonal migration
- bird migration
- data migration
Word family
- migrate (v.)
- migrant (n.)
- migratory (adj.)
Usage tip
migration泛指迁移；immigration侧重迁入。
FAQ
- What does migration mean?
- The movement of people to live in another place. The regular movement of animals between regions, often with the seasons. The transfer of data or software to another computer system.
- How is migration pronounced?
- UK /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/, US /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
