commons
US /ˈkɑː.mənz/
UK /ˈkɒm.ənz/
复数名词
1.
公共土地, 公地
land or resources belonging to or affecting the whole of a community
示例:
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The villagers grazed their sheep on the village commons.
村民们在村里的公共土地上放牧他们的羊。
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The internet is often referred to as a global digital commons.
互联网常被称为全球数字公地。
2.
平民, 下议院
the ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the aristocracy or clergy
示例:
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The voice of the commons must be heard in government.
政府必须倾听平民的声音。
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The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
下议院是英国议会的下议院。