popularity
UK/.pɒpju'læriti/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.
受欢迎，人气，知名度（受很多人喜爱或支持的状态）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-arstate, quality, condition
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=popularity
popular + -ity (state, quality) = 'the state of being popular.' It names the abstract condition of being liked by many people — something that can rise, fall, surge, or be measured.
Root popul still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.gain popularity获得人气
- 2.surge in popularity人气激增
- 3.widespread popularity广泛流行
- 4.popularity contest人气竞赛
Example Sentences
- 1.
The show's popularity grew rapidly after the first season.
- 2.
The mayor's popularity dropped sharply after the scandal.
- 3.
Online shopping has gained popularity among older customers.