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folk

/fəʊk/ /foʊk/

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noun

民族，部族

A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.

Examples :

"The diverse folk of the region formed a strong and united nation. "

这个地区不同的民族和部族组成了一个强大而团结的国家。

nation group culture society human essential

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noun

人民，百姓。

The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

Examples :

"The local folk have a tradition of celebrating the harvest every autumn. "

当地百姓有个传统，每年秋天都要庆祝丰收。

human person group culture nation society essential

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noun

家人们，亲人，父母。

(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.

Examples :

"My folk are very proud of me for getting good grades in school. "

我爸妈为我取得好成绩感到非常骄傲。

family person essential

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noun

民歌，民谣。

Folk music.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves listening to folk music. "

我奶奶很喜欢听民谣。

music essential

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noun

百姓，民众

People in general.

Examples :

"Young folk, old folk, everybody come, / To our little Sunday School and have a lot of fun."

年轻人，老人们，大家都来呀，/ 到我们小小的周日学校，玩得开心吧！

person human group society essential

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noun

百姓，民众

A particular group of people.

Examples :

"The local folk are known for their friendly attitude. "

当地的百姓以友善的态度而闻名。

group person society culture essential

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adjective

民间的，民众的

Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of a land, their culture, tradition, or history.

Examples :

"The folk music club at school celebrates the traditions of our local area. "

学校里的民间音乐俱乐部是为了庆祝我们当地的传统。

culture tradition history nation group essential

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adjective

民间的，民众的。

Of or pertaining to common people as opposed to ruling classes or elites.

Examples :

"The folk music club at school is popular with the students, reflecting the interests of the common students. "

学校里的民间音乐俱乐部很受学生欢迎，反映了普通学生的兴趣。

culture society history essential

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adjective

地方性的，本土的

Of or related to local building materials and styles.

Examples :

"The old farmhouse used folk building techniques, with walls made of local stone and a simple, sloping roof. "

那座老农舍采用了地方性的建造技法，墙壁是用本地石材砌成的，屋顶是简单的倾斜式。

architecture building style material culture tradition essential

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adjective

民间，通俗。

Believed or transmitted by the common people; not academically correct or rigorous.

Examples :

"folk psychology; folk linguistics"

民间心理学；通俗语言学

culture tradition society language history essential