commons
US /ˈkɑː.mənz/
UK /ˈkɒm.ənz/
複數名詞
1.
公共土地, 公地
land or resources belonging to or affecting the whole of a community
範例:
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The villagers grazed their sheep on the village commons.
村民們在村裡的公共土地上放牧他們的羊。
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The internet is often referred to as a global digital commons.
互聯網常被稱為全球數字公地。
2.
平民, 下議院
the ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the aristocracy or clergy
範例:
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The voice of the commons must be heard in government.
政府必須傾聽平民的聲音。
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The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
下議院是英國議會的下議院。