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源自拉丁语 populus,原意既指'人民'也指'杨树',可能因杨树林常作为民众集会场所而产生双关。
❶ 指古代罗马的平民阶层,与贵族相对,特指罗马共和国时期非贵族出身的自由公民群体。
“The populus had limited political rights in early Rome.”
(早期罗马的平民阶层政治权利有限。)
“Tensions between patricians and populus shaped Roman history.”
(贵族与平民之间的紧张关系塑造了罗马历史。)
❶ 在植物学中,指杨属植物的拉丁学名,包含白杨、颤杨等乔木树种。
“Populus tremuloides is commonly called quaking aspen.”
(Populus tremuloides 通常被称为颤杨。)
“The leaves of Populus species often flutter in the wind.”
(杨属植物的叶子常在风中摆动。)
Senatus Populusque Romanus — 古罗马官方用语,意为'元老院与罗马人民',缩写SPQR,常见于军旗和官方文件。
“SPQR inscriptions can still be seen on ancient Roman monuments.”
(SPQR题字仍可在古罗马遗迹上见到。)