general population
US /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
普通人群, 一般人口
all the people who live in a particular area or country, rather than a specific group
範例:
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The survey aims to reflect the views of the general population.
該調查旨在反映普通大眾的觀點。
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Health risks are lower in the general population compared to high-risk groups.
與高風險群體相比，普通人群的健康風險較低。
2.
普通監區, 普通囚犯群體
the main body of prisoners in a prison, as opposed to those kept in solitary confinement or special units
範例:
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After a week in isolation, he was moved back to the general population.
在隔離一週後，他被移回了普通監區。
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Prisoners in the general population have more access to communal facilities.
普通監區的囚犯可以更多地使用公共設施。