foreigner
gb/fˈɔɹənɚ/ us/fˈɔɹənɚ/
A2
英语
~ 7500
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
entity
1
person from another country
A person from another country, not from the place where they are now.
用法模式：
[a foreigner] in [a country/place]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "foreigner" with "stranger". A "foreigner" is from another country, while a "stranger" is simply someone you do not know, even if they are from your own country. Learners also sometimes say *"a foreigner language"*; the correct phrase is *"a foreign language"* (adjective), not *"a foreigner language"*.
近义词
foreigner (Neutral term; can sound impersonal or distant in some contexts, depending on tone.)
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non-native (Focuses on not being native to a place; often used for speakers of a language or residents, slightly more technical.)
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immigrant (Specifically someone who has moved to live in another country, often permanently; not used for short-term visitors.)
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visitor (Suggests someone staying for a short time; does not always imply a different nationality.)
反义词
local (Emphasises that someone is from or long connected to that place.)
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native (Highlights being born in or originally from that country or area.)
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citizen (Focuses on legal membership of a country, not just origin.)
搭配
foreigners living in [country]
|treat foreigners
|discrimination against foreigners
|rights of foreigners
|welcome foreigners
|foreigners in our country
主题
travel
|society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- As a foreigner in Japan, he found the customs both surprising and fascinating.
- The city has many services to help foreigners adjust to life there.
- Some locals worry that foreigners will not respect their traditions.
- She enjoys meeting foreigners and learning about their cultures.
- The hotel staff spoke English to help the foreigner check in.
学习者例句
- I was a foreigner when I first went to Canada.
- Many foreigners visit this city every summer.
- The school has a special class for foreigner children.
- They helped the foreigner find the train station.
- As a foreigner, he did not understand the signs.
名词
formal
B2
entity
2
non-citizen of a country
A person who is not a citizen of a country, when we talk about laws or official rules.
用法模式：
[a foreigner] under [a country's] law
常见错误：
Learners may not realise that in news and legal texts, "foreigner" often has a specific legal meaning: someone who is not a citizen of that country, even if they were born or grew up there. They may also overuse "foreigner" in formal writing where "non-citizen" or "foreign national" might be preferred.
近义词
non-citizen (Formal and legal term; used mainly in official or legal texts instead of everyday speech.)
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alien (Formal legal word in some countries, but can sound cold or negative in everyday language.)
反义词
citizen (Direct legal opposite; a citizen has the legal membership and rights of that country.)
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national (Formal term for someone who belongs to a state by citizenship or nationality.)
搭配
rights of foreigners
|foreigners must register
|ban on foreigners
|foreigners owning land
|foreigners are not allowed to vote
|foreigners working in the country
主题
law
|politics
|immigration
|travel
例句
- Under this law, foreigners are not allowed to vote in national elections.
- The government is debating new rules for foreigners who wish to work in the country.
- Foreigners must register with the local authorities within thirty days of arrival.
- The constitution guarantees basic human rights to both citizens and foreigners.
- There are restrictions on foreigners owning agricultural land in this region.
学习者例句
- In this country, foreigners cannot vote.
- The new law makes it harder for foreigners to work here.
- Foreigners must carry their passport at all times.
- The city gives health care to both citizens and foreigners.
- Many foreigners ask a lawyer to help with visa rules.
名词
C1
entity
3
outsider to a group or field
A person who is not part of a group or does not understand a subject, even if they are from the same country.
用法模式：
[a foreigner] in [a field/group/context]
常见错误：
Learners may understand this only in the literal, country-related sense and miss the figurative meaning of being an outsider to a group or subject. Some may translate directly from their language and use "stranger" where English would more naturally use this figurative sense of "foreigner" or "outsider".
近义词
outsider (Most common neutral synonym; clearly expresses not belonging to a group.)
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newcomer (Suggests being new rather than simply not belonging; often more positive or neutral.)
反义词
insider (Direct opposite; someone who belongs to or understands the group or field well.)
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member (Focuses on officially belonging to a group or organisation.)
搭配
a foreigner in this field
|feel like a foreigner
|remain a foreigner
|a complete foreigner to
|a total foreigner in
|seems a foreigner among them
主题
emotions
|work
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- As a scientist among artists, he felt like a foreigner at the gallery opening.
- She is still a foreigner in the world of finance and often asks basic questions.
- Without any tech background, I am a complete foreigner in these programming meetings.
- At first he was a foreigner in the company culture, but over time he fit in.
- Talking about modern internet slang, my father is a foreigner in that world.
学习者例句
- I feel like a foreigner in this office.
- He is a foreigner in the world of art.
- Without training, she is a foreigner in this subject.
- At the party, I was a foreigner among all the famous people.
- In this sport, I am a complete foreigner.
语法
相关表达
a foreigner in one's own country
1/ə fˈɔɹənɚ ˈɪn wˈʌnz ˈoʊn kˈʌntɹi/
fixed phrase
feeling alien in home country
To feel that you do not belong or are not accepted in your own country or society, as if you were from another country.
例句
- After the new laws, many long-time residents say they feel like a foreigner in one's own country.
- Because of discrimination, she often felt like a foreigner in one's own country.
- Rapid changes in the city made some older people feel like a foreigner in one's own country.
treat someone like a foreigner
1/tɹˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn lˈaɪk ə fˈɔɹənɚ/
fixed phrase
act as if person doesn't belong
To behave in a way that makes someone feel they do not belong, as if they were from another country, even if they are not.
例句
- Although she was born here, people still treat her like a foreigner.
- He complained that the company treated him like a foreigner because of his accent.
- Don't treat me like a foreigner just because I look different.