commons

名词 n. 动词 v.

中文释义

英 /ˈkɒmənz/ 美 /ˈkɑmənz/

英文释义

名词 n.

plural of common form-of,plural
A public area, especially a dining hall, at a college or university; a similar shared space elsewhere. singular,usually
A common (common land); especially, a central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area. singular,usually

— The Renaissance festival started with the "peasants" meeting in the commons.
The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information. figuratively

— "The tragedy of the commons" is that none wish to make sacrifices of their or their family's interests for the common good.
The common people collectively, the third estate, the people not belonging to the nobility or clergy.

— We in the name of other Perſean ſtates [i.e. nobles], And commons of this mightie Monarchy, Preſent thee with the Emperiall Diadem.
The free burghers/bourgeoisie of a given town, taken collectively. historical
An outhouse. euphemistic,obsolete
Food served at a fixed rate from the college buttery, distinguished from battels. UK,obsolete

— At the same time, the fashion at Oxford of confining lunch to a "commons" of bread and butter and a glass of beer till the crew reaches Putney (when a little meat is allowed,) is unreasonable.
Food in general; rations.

— short commons

动词 v.

third-person singular simple present indicative of common form-of,indicative,present,singular,third-person

衍生词

Commons House digital commons House of Commons pinch-commons tragedy of the commons