exotic

英 /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ 　美 /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

adj. 异国情调的；奇异的Unusual and interesting, especially because of a connection with distant countries.
adj. 外来的；非本土的Originating outside the region where something is now found.

The market sells exotic fruits I have never tasted.

市场里卖着我从未尝过的异国水果。

Introducing exotic plants into local gardens can threaten native species if their spread is not controlled.

将外来植物引入当地花园后，若不控制其蔓延，可能会威胁本土物种。

搭配

exotic fruit 异国水果exotic destination 富有异国情调的目的地exotic species 外来物种

生态语境中指非本土的，不一定具有入侵性。

exotically (adv.)、exoticism (n.)

反义 native