population
/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən/ · /ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3071 in the learning path
人口；全体居民
Definitions
n. all people living in an area, or their total number
人口；全体居民
n. all organisms of one species living in a particular area
种群
Example
The village population grows when families move here.
有家庭搬来时，村里的人口就会增加。
An ageing population can place additional pressure on healthcare systems and increase demand for accessible public transport.
人口老龄化会给医疗系统带来额外压力，并增加对无障碍公共交通的需求。
Collocations
- population growth
- ageing population
- population density
- bird population
Word family
- populate (v.)
- populated (adj.)
- overpopulation (n.)
Usage tip
人口多或少用large或small，不用many或few。
FAQ
- What does population mean?
- all people living in an area, or their total number all organisms of one species living in a particular area
- How is population pronounced?
- UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən/, US /ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
