A1 noun 中性 #61 最常用

people

/ˈpiːpl/

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

例句

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1

There are many people at the park today.

A large number of human beings are in the park today.

2

The committee represents the interests of all people in the region.

The group speaks for every individual human in the area.

3

Most people I know prefer coffee over tea.

The majority of individuals I am friends with like coffee more.

词族

名词
people
Verb
people
形容词
populous
相关
person
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'peep' hole: you use it to see the 'peep-le' outside your door.

快速测验

How many ______ are coming to the dinner tonight?

正确!

正确答案是: people

例句

1

There are many people at the park today.

everyday

A large number of human beings are in the park today.

2

The committee represents the interests of all people in the region.

formal

The group speaks for every individual human in the area.

3

Most people I know prefer coffee over tea.

informal

The majority of individuals I am friends with like coffee more.

4

The study observes how people react to social changes.

academic

The research looks at how human beings respond to changes in society.

5

We want to hire the best people for our company.

business

We want to employ the most talented individuals for our business.

词族

名词
people
Verb
people
形容词
populous
相关
person

常见搭配

a lot of people many individuals
young people youth or teenagers
local people individuals living in a specific area
ordinary people regular or average citizens
group of people a gathering of individuals

常用短语

people person

someone who is very friendly and enjoys socializing

the common people

ordinary citizens rather than the elite

young people

children and young adults

容易混淆的词

people vs persons

Persons is used in very formal or legal contexts, while people is the common plural.

people vs peoples

Peoples refers to multiple ethnic groups or nations, not just multiple individuals.

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使用说明

The word 'people' is treated as a plural noun and always takes a plural verb (e.g., 'people are', not 'people is'). It is the most common way to refer to more than one human being.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'peoples' when they mean the plural of person, or they accidentally use a singular verb like 'the people is happy'.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'peep' hole: you use it to see the 'peep-le' outside your door.

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词源

Derived from the Old French word 'pople', coming from the Latin 'populus' meaning a nation or a community.

语法模式

Irregular plural: 1 person -> 2 people Always followed by plural verb forms Used as a collective noun
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, using 'people' rather than 'persons' sounds warmer and more communal.

快速测验

How many ______ are coming to the dinner tonight?

正确!

正确答案是: people

相关表达

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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