native

• 指人或动植物源自某个特定地方的，也指某事物天然的、固有的或与生俱来的。

Describes a person, animal, or plant that originates from a particular place, or something that is natural and inherent.

1. Place of originA2formal

   Associated with the place where a person was born or where something originated.

   本地的

   • She is a native speaker of Spanish.
   • This plant is native to South America.
   • He returned to his native country after many years abroad.

   同义词aboriginaldomestichomeindigenouslocalnataloriginal

   反义词alienexoticforeign

2. Innate or naturalB2formal

   Belonging to a person by nature; inherent.

   天生的

   • She has a native talent for music.
   • His native intelligence helped him solve the problem quickly.
   • The ability to learn language is native to humans.

   同义词congenitalinborninherentinnateinstinctiveintrinsicnatural

   反义词acquiredlearned

3. Local or indigenousB1formal

   Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

   本地的或土著的

   • The native tribes of the Amazon have lived there for centuries.
   • Native American art is displayed in the museum.
   • The native population was displaced by settlers.

   同义词aboriginalautochthonousendemicindigenouslocaloriginal

   反义词alienexoticforeigninvasivenonnative

• 指在某一特定地方出生的人；也指原本就生长或生活在某一地区的动植物。

A noun referring to a person who was born in a particular place, or an animal or plant that naturally lives or grows in a specific region.

1. Person born in a placeA2formal

   A person who was born in a particular place or country.

   本地人

   • She is a native of Brazil.
   • The natives of the island have their own traditions.
   • He returned to his native land after many years abroad.

   同义词aborigineautochthonindigenelocalnative-born

   反义词alienexpatriateforeignerimmigrantnewcomeroutsidersettler

2. Original inhabitantB1formal

   A person belonging to the original population of a region, often used historically.

   原住民

   • The natives of the region lived in harmony with nature.
   • European settlers often displaced the native populations.
   • The museum displays artifacts from the native tribes.

   同义词aborigineautochthonindigene

   反义词colonistimmigrantnewcomersettler

3. Local plant or animalB1formal

   An animal or plant that naturally lives or grows in a specific area.

   本地物种

   • The kangaroo is a native of Australia.
   • This flower is a native of the Mediterranean region.
   • Many native species are threatened by invasive plants.

   同义词aborigineautochthonendemicindigenindigene

   反义词alienexoticforeignnonnative