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multi·tudeBrE /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/NAmE /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/ noun (formal) [C] ~ (of sth/sb) an extremely large number of things or people 众多；大量◆a multitude of possibilities 众多的可能性◆a multitude of birds 一大群鸟◆These elements can be combined in a multitude of different ways. 这些因素可以通过无数不同的方式进行组合。◆The region attracts tourists in their multitudes. 这个地区吸引大批游人。the multitude [sing. + sing./pl. v.] (also the multi·tudes [pl.]) (sometimes disapproving) the mass of ordinary people 群众；大批百姓；民众◆It was an elite that believed its task was to enlighten the multitude. 精英人物会认为自己的职责是启迪群众。◆to feed the starving multitudes 使饥饿的群众有饭吃 [C] (literary) a large crowd of people 人群 SYN throng ◆He preached to the assembled multitude. 他向聚集在那里的民众布道。 ●cover/hide a multitude of sins(often humorous) to hide the real situation or facts when these are not good or pleasant 掩藏实情；掩盖真相 |