people

• 名词，指作为群体或整体的人类，也指某一国家、地区、组织或群体中的众人。

A noun referring to a group of persons or human beings collectively.

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1. Persons or individualsA1formal

   Human beings in general, or a group of persons.

   人

   • People are waiting in line at the store.
   • Many people enjoy traveling abroad.
   • The people in this city are very friendly.

   同义词human beings

2. Nation or ethnic groupB1formal

   A body of persons sharing a common culture, history, or language; a nation.

   民族

   • The indigenous people have lived here for centuries.
   • The people of France celebrated Bastille Day.
   • Different people have unique traditions and customs.

   同义词communityethnic groupethnicityfolknationracetribe

3. Group of personsA2informal

   Persons belonging to a particular class or group.

   人们

   • Young people love social media.
   • The people at the party were dancing.
   • Working people often face long hours.

• 动词，指让人居住或占据某个地方，即使某地有人居住或充满人。

A verb used to populate or fill a place with people.

1. Populate or InhabitB2formal

   To fill a place with people or inhabitants.

   居住于

   • The new town was peopled by young families.
   • The island is peopled mainly by fishermen.
   • Ancient cities were peopled by diverse cultures.

   同义词colonizeinhabitoccupypopulatesettlestock

2. Fill with peopleC1formal

   To supply or furnish with a population.

   使居住

   • The region was peopled after the war.
   • Immigrants peopled the American frontier.
   • The festival peopled the streets with visitors.

   同义词colonizeinhabitpopulatesettle

   反义词depopulateempty