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plebe

/pliːb/ /plib/

Meanings
noun

平民, 百姓.

(usually in the plural) A plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens.

Examples :

"During the Republic, the Roman patricians held most of the power, often at the expense of the plebes, who struggled for their rights. "
在罗马共和国时期，贵族掌握了大部分权力，这往往是以牺牲平民百姓的利益为代价的，平民百姓们为了争取自己的权利而奋斗。
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Illustration patricians

patricians noun

/pəˈtrɪʃənz/ /peɪˈtrɪʃənz/

贵族，世家大族。

"In ancient Rome, the patricians held significant power and influence, controlling the Senate and often leading the government. "

在古罗马，贵族掌握着巨大的权力和影响力，控制着元老院，并且经常领导政府。

Illustration opportunities

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

机会，机遇

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

学习一门新语言能为你打开许多旅游和获得更好工作前景的机会。

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learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

学习， 习得

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

我妹妹正在学习弹吉他。

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

通常，一般。

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

除了每年一两天之外，他通常都走路去上班。

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struggled verb

/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

挣扎，奋斗，抗争。

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

几个世纪以来，爱尔兰人民一直在不断抗争，以争取他们的自治权。

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plebeian noun

/pliˈbiːən/

平民，百姓

"The senator, despite his expensive suit, claimed to remember his roots as a plebeian, growing up in a small apartment. "

这位参议员，即使穿着昂贵的西装，还是声称记得自己作为平民的出身，在小公寓里长大。

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traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

传统，习俗。

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

我们家有很多传统习俗，比如感恩节吃的特别食物，这些食物的做法和我的堂兄弟姐妹家的传统略有不同。

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freshman noun

/ˈfɹɛʃmən/

新生，菜鸟。

"The new employee was a freshman at the company, still learning the basic procedures. "

新员工刚来公司，还是个菜鸟，还在学习基本流程。

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citizens noun

/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

居民，公民。

"The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "

我们镇上的居民/公民在选举中投票选出了一位新市长。

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advancement noun

/ædˈvæns.mɛnt/

晋升，提升。

"the advancement of learning"

学术的进步

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military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

军队，武装力量

"He spent six years in the military."

他当了六年兵。

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republic noun

[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

共和国，民主国。

"The United States is a republic; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy."

美国是一个共和国；而大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国则是一个君主立宪制国家。