native
/ˈneɪtɪv/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2475 in the learning path
出生地的；母语的
Definitions
adj. connected with the place or language of someone's early life
出生地的；母语的
adj. living or growing naturally in a particular region
本土的；原生的
n. a person born in a particular place
本地人；出生于某地者
Example
After years abroad, Ravi returned to his native city.
在国外生活多年后，拉维回到了自己的故乡城市。
Planting native species in urban gardens can support local wildlife and reduce the need for additional watering.
在城市花园中种植本土物种可以帮助当地野生动物生存，并减少额外浇水的需要。
Collocations
- native language
- native speaker
- native species
- be native to
Word family
- non-native (adj.)
Antonyms
- non-native
Usage tip
a native of指某地出生者；the natives可能带贬义。
FAQ
- What does native mean?
- connected with the place or language of someone's early life living or growing naturally in a particular region a person born in a particular place
- How is native pronounced?
- UK /ˈneɪtɪv/, US /ˈneɪtɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
