colloquial shortening of citizen, 1640s; contrasted to a countryman or a gentleman, usually with some measure of opprobrium (Johnson defines it as "A pert low townsman; a pragmatical trader").
双语例句
1. CIT's board met on Sunday night and approved the financing.
周日晚,CIT董事会通过了融资方案.
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2. However, the ADI enzyme activity of JM 109 ( pBV 220 - cit ) had not been detected.