Word · Frequency #34507
Plebeian
/pləˈbiːən/
noun
平民;庶民;(贬)粗鄙之人
核心释义
中性指平民;作贬义时指粗俗、无教养的人
a commoner; (derogatory) a low or vulgar person
- 1.
平民,尤其是(贬义)低俗的人
A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
- 2.
平民
one of the common people
平民,尤其是(贬义)低俗的人;平民;庶民;大众;平庸的人
用法In use
The wealthy merchants looked down on the plebeians who lived near the harbor.
用法提示:plebeians 是 plebeian 的复数形式,作名词,指平民、庶民。
He found their taste in art low, so he dismissively called them plebeians.
用法提示:plebeians 作名词复数,在句中带有贬义,指粗俗低贱的人。
According to the historian, the plebeians had long fought for a voice in government.
用法提示:plebeians 作名词复数,指平民阶层,此处不强调贬义。
相关词与表达Connections
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词;复数形式为 plebeians。贬义色彩较强,指“粗俗的人”时需谨慎使用。
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