peasant
US /ˈpez.ənt/
UK /ˈpez.ənt/
1.
农民, 农夫
a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land, especially in historical contexts or in developing countries
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The peasants toiled in the fields from dawn till dusk.
农民们从黎明到黄昏都在田里辛勤劳作。
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Life for a peasant in medieval times was often harsh.
中世纪农民的生活常常很艰苦。
2.
粗人, 乡巴佬, 没教养的人
an uneducated, uncouth, or ill-mannered person (often used disparagingly)
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He behaved like a complete peasant at the formal dinner.
他在正式晚宴上表现得像个十足的粗人。
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Don't be such a peasant, use your napkin!
别那么粗俗，用你的餐巾！