专业词汇|Ordinary folk：平民，老百姓

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Despite a steady, bone-chilling rain, nearly 30,000 people joined a celebration that included tributes^{2 from President Bush, his father and former President Carter. Rock stars Bono and The Edge of the band U2 performed a three-song set before Clinton spoke3 to a crowd that included dignitaries and ordinary folk. Poetry and gospel singing added a down-home flavor.}

Ordinary folk表示平民，老百姓，和达官贵人（dignitary）相对应。Folk除去大家，人民；民族的宏大含义外，还表示家人，亲属，爸爸妈妈，朋友，比如：I'd like you to meet my folks.（我想要你见见我的爸爸妈妈/家人。）The old folk sat and talked.（老人坐下来讲话。）Well folks, shall we go?（喂，朋友，大家出去吗？）