popularity
UK/.pɒpju'læriti/US
TOEFL六级B2
释义
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）。
词根拆分
词根派生popular + -ity（状态、性质）= '受欢迎的状态'。它命名了'被许多人喜爱'这一抽象状态——可以上升、下降、激增，也可以被衡量。
词根 popul 还连着 6 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
The show's popularity grew rapidly after the first season.
这部剧的人气在第一季后迅速攀升。
- 2.
The mayor's popularity dropped sharply after the scandal.
丑闻发生后，市长的人气急剧下滑。
- 3.
Online shopping has gained popularity among older customers.
网购在年长顾客中越来越受欢迎。