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townspeople

UK //ˈtaʊnzpiːpl//US //ˈtaʊnzpiːpl//

词源

复合词,源自中古英语 'toun'(城镇) + 'people'(人民),14世纪开始使用。

noun

❶ 指居住在一个城镇或市镇的居民,通常强调普通市民群体而非特定阶层,常用于描述集体行为或共同特征。

“The townspeople gathered in the square to celebrate the festival.”

(镇上的居民聚集在广场上庆祝节日。)

“Local shops depend on the support of townspeople to stay in business.”

(本地商店依靠镇上居民的支持来维持经营。)

同义词:residents, citizens, locals

常见短语

ordinary townspeople — 强调城镇中非特权阶层的普通居民,常用于对比官方或精英群体。

“The policy affects ordinary townspeople more than wealthy businessmen.”

(这项政策对普通镇民的影响大于富商。)