Phrase
public opinion
noun
舆论；民意
the views or opinions held by the general public about something
- 1.
The opinion of the public, the popular view.
舆论；公众意见
舆论；公众意见；舆论；民意
In use
Public opinion about the new park is mostly positive.
The company conducted a survey to understand public opinion about its new product.
The city asked for public opinion before building the new library.
public opinion on/about sth
Public opinion on climate change is divided.
关于气候变化的舆论存在分歧。
public opinion + be + that-clause
Public opinion is that the government should do more.
舆论认为政府应该做得更多。
public opinion poll/survey
A recent public opinion poll shows growing support.
最近的一次民意调查显示支持率在上升。
in the eyes of public opinion
常用于正式或评价性语境。
In the eyes of public opinion, his actions were wrong.
在舆论看来，他的行为是错误的。
Common mistakes
Public opinions are divided on this issue.Public opinion is divided on this issue.
「public opinion」是不可数名词，不能用复数形式。
The public opinion is against the new policy.Public opinion is against the new policy.
表示泛指“舆论”时，通常不加冠词the。
Connections
Confusing words
- public sentiment
- 公众情绪 · public sentiment强调情感和情绪，而public opinion更侧重于观点和看法
- public perception
- 公众认知 · public perception强调认知和理解，而public opinion更侧重于意见和态度
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.