"polloi" in Chinese (Simplified)
大众普通人
Definition
“Polloi”是“hoi polloi”的简写，指普通大众或大多数人，常用来与精英阶层对比。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Polloi”一般单独使用极不常见，多见于“hoi polloi”。属正式/文学用语，带轻微贬义。日常对话很少用，可与“大众”“老百姓”等相比。
Examples
Few politicians truly care about the polloi.
很少有政客真正在乎**大众**。
The new law affects the polloi most.
新法案对**普通人**影响最大。
He never wanted to join the polloi at those crowded events.
他从不想和**大众**一起参加那些拥挤的活动。
Some critics say the movie only appeals to the polloi, not to serious film lovers.
有评论家说这部电影只吸引**大众**，并不吸引真正的电影爱好者。
Elite clubs are designed to keep out the polloi.
精英俱乐部旨在排除**大众**。
He spoke as if he were above the polloi, but everyone saw through his act.
他说话总是一副高高在上、看不起**大众**的样子，但大家都看穿了他的伪装。