expatriate

noun

UK/ekˈspæt.ri.ət/
US/ekˈspeɪ.tri.ət/

Definitions of expatriate noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A person who lives in a country other than their native country.

    (旅居国外的)侨民

    • Many expatriates choose to pursue career opportunities overseas.

      许多侨民选择在海外追求职业机会。

    • The city has a large expatriate community, with members from all over the world.

      这个城市有一个庞大的侨民社区,成员来自世界各地。

    • Expatriates often share their experiences of living abroad.

      侨民经常分享他们在国外生活的经验。

verb

UK/ekˈspæt.ri.eɪt/
US/ekˈspeɪ.tri.eɪt/

Definitions of expatriate verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To send or force someone to leave their native country; to live in a foreign country.

    驱逐出境;移居国外

    • The government decided to expatriate all illegal immigrants.

      政府决定驱逐所有非法移民出境。

    • He was expatriated for political dissent and forced to live abroad.

      他因政治异议被驱逐出境,被迫生活在国外。

    • Many people choose to expatriate in search of better economic opportunities.

      许多人选择移居国外以寻求更好的经济机会。