plebeian
US /pləˈbiː.ən/
UK /pləˈbiː.ən/
形容词
1.
平民的, 庶民的
of or belonging to the common people of ancient Rome
示例:
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The Roman Republic was often marked by conflicts between the patrician and plebeian classes.
罗马共和国常以贵族与平民阶级之间的冲突为特征。
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He argued that the new law was designed to benefit the wealthy, not the plebeian masses.
他认为新法律旨在造福富人，而非平民大众。
2.
粗俗的, 庸俗的
lacking in refinement, vulgar
示例:
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His manners were rather plebeian, which often made him stand out in aristocratic circles.
他的举止相当粗俗，这常使他在贵族圈中显得格格不入。
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The critic dismissed the film as having a plebeian appeal, lacking any artistic merit.
评论家认为这部电影只有粗俗的吸引力，缺乏任何艺术价值。
名词
平民, 庶民
a commoner in ancient Rome
示例:
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The struggle between the patricians and the plebeians was a defining feature of the early Roman Republic.
贵族与平民之间的斗争是早期罗马共和国的一个显著特征。
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He was born a plebeian but rose to prominence through his military achievements.
他出生于平民阶层，但通过军事成就声名鹊起。