[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](一国的)平民,百姓,民众The populace of a country is its people.
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[FORMAL 正式]
...a large proportion of the populace.
大部分民众
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popu·lace/ˈpɒpjələs; NAmEˈpɑːpjələs/(usuallythe populace )noun[singular + singular or plural verb ]( formal) all the ordinary people of a particular country or area 平民百姓;民众◆He had the support of large sections of the local populace.他受到当地大部份百姓的拥护。◆The populace at large is/are opposed to sudden change.民众普遍反对突然的改变。popu·lace/ˈpɒpjələs; NAmEˈpɑːpjələs/
the people who live in a country: the effects of the war on the local populaceGRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?Populace is usually followed by a singular verb: · The populace wants change.In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The populace want change.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS
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