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单词 stranger
释义 stranger
stranger /ˈstreɪn.dʒər/ aep /-dʒɚ/ noun [C]
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B1 someone you do not know:
» My mother always warned me not to talk to strangers.» I'd never met anyone at the party before - they were complete strangers.Note: Do not confuse with foreigner (= a person from another country).Thesaurus+: ↑Friends, acquaintances and contemporaries
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F0 A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before:
» Do you know the way to St Peter's church or are you a stranger here too?Thesaurus+: ↑Inexperienced people and lack of experienceWord Builder:Nouns: strangerAdjectives: strangeAdverbs: strangely
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Extra Examples:» He had the eerie feeling that he had met this stranger before.» She's dreaming she'll be whisked off her feet by a tall, dark handsome stranger.» I was propositioned by a complete stranger.» It can be difficult to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger.» He went up to a complete stranger and started talking.
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