peasant
US /ˈpez.ənt/
UK /ˈpez.ənt/
名詞
1.
農民, 農夫
a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land, especially in historical contexts or in developing countries
範例:
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The peasants toiled in the fields from dawn till dusk.
農民們從黎明到黃昏都在田裡辛勤勞作。
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Life for a peasant in medieval times was often harsh.
中世紀農民的生活常常很艱苦。
2.
粗人, 鄉巴佬, 沒教養的人
an uneducated, uncouth, or ill-mannered person (often used disparagingly)
範例:
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He behaved like a complete peasant at the formal dinner.
他在正式晚宴上表現得像個十足的粗人。
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Don't be such a peasant, use your napkin!
別那麼粗俗，用你的餐巾！
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