ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
n.will of the people
民意不能侮。
The will of the people must not be slighted.
根据民意
according to public opinion
违反民意
go against public opinion
顺从民意
obey the will of the people
民意调查
public opinion poll
在民意测验中保守党的支持率落后于工党。
The Conservatives are trailing Labour in the opinion polls.
一些初步民意调查显示他处于领先位置。
Some preliminary polls show him out in front.
Word usage
- Note"民意" is different from "民心". "民心" refers to thoughts and emotions, and is often used with "向", "背", "得" and "失"; "民意" refers to opinions and wishes, and is often used with "符合", "尊重" and "违背".