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popular

UK //ˈpɒp.jə.lər//US //ˈpɑː.pjə.lɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'popularis'(属于人民的),通过古法语 'populer' 进入英语,最早记录于15世纪。

adjective

❶ 受欢迎的,指被很多人喜欢或认可的。常用于描述人、事物或观点在群体中的接受度。

“This song is very popular among teenagers.”

(这首歌在青少年中非常受欢迎。)

“She became popular after winning the competition.”

(她在赢得比赛后变得很受欢迎。)

❶ 大众化的,指适合或面向普通人群的。常用于描述文化产品或消费品的普及性。

“Popular science books explain complex ideas in simple ways.”

(科普书籍用简单的方式解释复杂的概念。)

“This magazine covers popular culture and entertainment.”

(这本杂志涵盖大众文化和娱乐内容。)

同义词:well-liked, fashionable, mainstream, trendy, famous

常见短语

popular opinion — 大众观点,指被多数人认同的看法,可能未经深入验证。

“Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be very affectionate.”

(与大众观点相反,猫也可以非常亲热。)

popular vote — 普选投票,指在选举中由全体选民直接投票的计票方式。

“She won the popular vote but lost the electoral college.”

(她赢得了普选票但输掉了选举人团票。)