| 释义 |
ˈoverstayer N.Z. colloq.
[f. overstay v. + -er1.]
A Polynesian or other immigrant who stays beyond the time permitted by a work permit.
1977N.Z. Herald 5 Jan. 1–4/4 While expressing sympathy for the plight of overstayers, the Maori leader said the laws of the nation had to apply to everyone, regardless of race. 1977N.Z. Woman's Weekly 10 Jan. 38/4 We have heard so much lately about the overstayers and while agreeing wholeheartedly that the law must be held in regard and obeyed, I have been wondering if we realize just how much we depend on some of these Island people. 1978Guardian Weekly 22 Jan. 9/2 In October, 1975, the Auckland police suddenly cracked down on ‘overstayers’—those Pacific Islanders who had stayed beyond the length of their work permits.
Delete N.Z. colloq. and for ‘A Polynesian or other immigrant’ read ‘An immigrant’. (Earlier and later examples.)
1976Times 17 Sept. 4/6, I think the Home Office could adopt a much more liberal attitude to overstayers, particularly to people from Cyprus or Rhodesia. 1980Ld. Denning Due Process of Law v. ii. 178 Suffice it to say that the amnesty did not apply to these overstayers. If they overstayed before 1973 they were still liable to deportation. 1982Times 19 Aug. 3/2 Mr Darr..is an overstayer, but his supporters are arguing that he and his family should be allowed to stay on compassionate grounds. 1986Daily Tel. 3 Sept. 1/2 When the investigation was launched..the aim was to locate 54 of the ‘overstayers’. |