late 16c., "man of the world; citizen of the world," from Greek kosmopolites "citizen of the world," from kosmos "world" (see cosmos) + polites "citizen" (see politic). In common use 17c. in a neutral sense; it faded out in 18c. but was revived from c. 1800 with a tinge of reproachfulness (opposed to patriot).
雙語例句
1. You seem to be a genuine cosmopolite, " I said admiringly. "
“ 你似乎是個貨真價實(shí)的世界公民, ” 我羨慕地說.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
2. At a more cosmopolite resort like Miami Beach it may be night clubs and stage shows.