英语词汇“people”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

peo·ple

(pēpəl)

n. pl. people

a. Humans considered as a group or in indefinite numbers. Often treated as a plural of person, alone and in compounds: People were dancing in the street. I met all sorts of people. This book is not intended for laypeople.

b. The mass of ordinary persons; the populace. Used with the: "those who fear and distrust the people, and wish to draw all powers from them into the hands of the higher classes" (Thomas Jefferson).

a. A body of persons living in the same country under one national government; a nationality.

b. The citizens of a political unit, such as a nation or state; the electorate. Used with the.

3. pl. peo·ples A body of persons sharing a common religion, culture, or language: the peoples of central Asia.

a. Persons with regard to their residence, class, profession, or group: city people; farming people.

b. Persons subordinate to or loyal to a ruler, superior, or employer: The manager would like to introduce you to our people in the regional office.

c. A person's family, relatives, or ancestors: Where are your people from?

5. Informal Animals or other beings distinct from humans: Rabbits and squirrels are the furry little people of the woods.

tr.v. peo·pled, peo·pling, peo·ples

1. To settle or inhabit with people; populate.

2. To be present in or on (a place): "The stores ... are peopled by serious shoppers" (Perri Klass).

[Middle English peple, from Old French pueple, from Latin populus, of Etruscan origin.]

peopler n.

单词	people
释义	peo·ple (pēpəl) n. pl. people 1. a. Humans considered as a group or in indefinite numbers. Often treated as a plural of person, alone and in compounds: People were dancing in the street. I met all sorts of people. This book is not intended for laypeople. b. The mass of ordinary persons; the populace. Used with the: "those who fear and distrust the people, and wish to draw all powers from them into the hands of the higher classes" (Thomas Jefferson). 2. a. A body of persons living in the same country under one national government; a nationality. b. The citizens of a political unit, such as a nation or state; the electorate. Used with the. 3. pl. peo·ples A body of persons sharing a common religion, culture, or language: the peoples of central Asia. 4. a. Persons with regard to their residence, class, profession, or group: city people; farming people. b. Persons subordinate to or loyal to a ruler, superior, or employer: The manager would like to introduce you to our people in the regional office. c. A person's family, relatives, or ancestors: Where are your people from? 5. Informal Animals or other beings distinct from humans: Rabbits and squirrels are the furry little people of the woods. tr.v. peo·pled, peo·pling, peo·ples 1. To settle or inhabit with people; populate. 2. To be present in or on (a place): "The stores ... are peopled by serious shoppers" (Perri Klass). [Middle English peple, from Old French pueple, from Latin populus, of Etruscan origin.] peopler n.
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