popular
/ˈpɒpjələ/ · /ˈpɑːpjələr/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1417 in the learning path
受欢迎的；流行的
Definitions
adj. Liked or enjoyed by many people.
受欢迎的；流行的
adj. Intended for ordinary people rather than specialists.
大众的；通俗的
Example
This small café is popular with local students.
这家小咖啡馆很受当地学生欢迎。
Popular science books can encourage public interest in research by explaining discoveries in accessible language.
通俗科普书籍通过用易懂的语言解释科学发现，可以激发公众对研究的兴趣。
Collocations
- popular with students
- increasingly popular
- popular culture
- popular science
Word family
- popularity (n.)
- popularise (v.)
- unpopular (adj.)
Synonyms
- well-liked
Antonyms
- unpopular
Usage tip
表示受某群体欢迎，常用popular with或among。
FAQ
- What does popular mean?
- Liked or enjoyed by many people. Intended for ordinary people rather than specialists.
- How is popular pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɒpjələ/, US /ˈpɑːpjələr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
