Plebs is short for plebians, derived¹ from the period of the Ancient Romans. The plebeians² were the general body of Roman citizens and those who were privileged were labeled patricians³.

 

Plebs是plebians一词的简写形式，源于古罗马时期。Plebians指古罗马时期的普通民众，比他们身份更高贵的被称为patricians（贵族）。

 

Nowadays, plebs is one associated with those in the lower class. They were often defined as members of a low-born, despised social class and a commoner, while many people who consider themselves modern-day patricians often look down and mock them.

 

如今，plebs多指处于社会底层的人，即我们所说的“diao丝”。他们多被归类为出生低下、平凡无奇，且被轻视的社会阶层。而那些自认为是现代社会贵族的人经常会鄙视或嘲笑他们。

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