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plebeians

/plɪˈbiːənz/ /pləˈbiːənz/

Meanings
noun

平民，百姓。

A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the plebeians had fewer rights than the patricians, who were the wealthy upper class. "
在古罗马，平民百姓的权利比贵族要少，贵族是当时的富有阶层。
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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 particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

尤其，特别，格外。

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

这些餐前酒尤其令人兴奋。

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

饭店，餐馆。

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

放学后，我们一家人去饭馆吃了晚饭。

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commoner adjective

/ˈkɒmənə(ɹ)/

Common

"The two competitors have the common aim of winning the championship."

这两位竞争者有着共同的目标：赢得冠军。

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common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

共同利益，公有财产

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

强大的家长教师联谊会确保了学校的共同利益。

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dismissed verb

/dɪsˈmɪst/

解雇，开除.

"The company dismissed me after less than a year."

公司在不到一年后就把我解雇了.

Illustration customers

customers noun

/ˈkʌstəməz/ /ˈkʌstəmɚz/

顾客，客户

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

每个路过的人都可能是潜在的顾客。

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

古人，老人

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

这位年迈的图书管理员以她渊博的历史知识而闻名。

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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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unsophisticated adjective

/ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnsoʊˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

天真的，淳朴的。

"Her cooking was simple and unsophisticated, but it was always delicious and made with love. "

她的厨艺很简单，也不讲究什么技巧，但总是非常美味，而且是用爱做的。

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

成员, 队员, 分子

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

玛丽亚是学校象棋俱乐部的成员。

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wealthy noun

/ˈwɛl.θi/

富人，有钱人。

"The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the school. "

那位富有的商人向学校捐赠了一大笔钱。