hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/

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  N-PLURAL（复数型名词） If someone refers to the hoi polloi, they are referring in a humorous or rather rude way to ordinary people, in contrast to rich, well-educated, or upper-class people. 草民

  例：

  Monstrously inflated costs are designed to keep the hoi polloi at bay.

  天价被设计用来让小老百姓们不敢问津。