grassroots
US /ˈɡræs.ruːts/
UK /ˈɡrɑːs.ruːts/
名詞
基層, 普通民眾
the ordinary people in an organization or society, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite
範例:
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The movement gained strength from the grassroots.
這場運動從基層獲得了力量。
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We need to listen to the concerns of the grassroots.
我們需要傾聽基層民眾的擔憂。
形容詞
基層的, 草根的
relating to or involving the ordinary people in a society or organization
範例:
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The campaign focused on grassroots organizing.
該運動側重於基層組織。
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They launched a grassroots movement to protect the environment.
他們發起了一場基層運動來保護環境。