1. all the people living in a particular area, country, or place
特定地區、國家或地方的所有居民
The population of the city has grown rapidly in the last decade.
這座城市的人口在過去十年間迅速增長。
What is the current population of Japan?
日本目前的人口是多少？
Population Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
population
noun
快速理解
What does "Population" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Population"?
「population」主要指一個地區或群體的總人數，也延伸指特定群體或統計學中的母體。
- 1
總人口數
EN: the total number of people living in a particular area
翻譯: 指居住在特定區域內的總人數。
- 2
特定群體
EN: a particular group of people or animals living in a place
翻譯: 指居住在一個地方的特定人群或動物群體。
- 3
統計母體
EN: in statistics, the entire group from which data is collected
翻譯: 統計學中，指從中收集資料的整個群體。
小提醒：注意「population」是可數名詞，談論不同地區的人口時常用複數「populations」。例如「the populations of Asia and Europe」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Population" in English）
How to pronounce "Population" in English?"Population" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Population" from YouTube Videos
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“Well, in order for a clinical trial to generate valid and widely applicable results, they need to be conducted with large numbers of study participants and preferably on a population with a high incidence of new HIV infections.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Population"?How does "Population" change by context?
2. a particular group of people or animals living in a place
居住在一個地方的特定人群或動物群體
The study focused on the student population of the university.
這項研究聚焦於該大學的學生群體。
Conservation efforts aim to protect the local bear population.
保育工作的目的是保護當地的熊群。
3. the total number of people or things from which a statistical sample is taken
從中抽取統計樣本的總人數或總事物數
The survey results were extrapolated to the entire population.
調查結果被推斷至整個母體。
In statistics, you must define your target population clearly.
在統計學中，你必須清楚定義你的目標母體。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Population"?How to make natural sentences with "Population"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| population + of + place | 某地的人口 | The population of Tokyo is over 13 million. (東京的人口超過一千三百萬。) |
| a population of + number | 數量為…的人口 | The city has a population of five million. (這座城市有五百萬人口。) |
| the + adjective + population | 特定特徵的人口 | We must protect the elderly population. (我們必須保護老年人口。) |
| population + growth/decline | 人口增長/減少 | The country is experiencing rapid population growth. (這個國家正經歷快速的人口增長。) |
| among/in the population | 在人口中 | The disease spread quickly among the population. (這種疾病在人口中迅速傳播。) |
用法說明
How is "Population" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Population"?
population of vs population in
- population of 通常用於指出一個特定區域或群體的總人數，強調「屬於...的」人口總數。
- population in 則用於指出人口存在或分佈於某個較大的地理範圍或時期內，強調「在...之內」。
- 當後接具體數字或明確的統計對象時，常用 population of。
- 當描述一個較大區域內的某個次區域人口，或特定時期的狀況時，常用 population in。 EN: The population of Taiwan is approximately 23 million. 翻譯: 台灣的人口約為兩千三百萬。
EN:There has been a significant growth in the population in urban areas.
翻譯:都市地區的人口有顯著增長。
EN:We studied the population of elderly people living alone.
翻譯:我們研究了獨居老年人口的狀況。
EN:The population in the northern region is more concentrated.
翻譯:北部地區的人口較為集中。
總結建議
一般來說，指特定區域的「總人口數」時用 population of，描述人口「在某範圍內」的狀態或變化時則用 population in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Population" and similar words?How to choose "Population" vs alternatives?
population vs people
「population」指特定區域的總人口數，是一個統計概念；「people」則指具體的一群人，強調人的集合體。
population vs community
「population」強調人口數量與統計特徵；「community」則強調具有共同特點、互動關係或地域聯繫的社會群體。
population vs inhabitants
「population」是集合名詞，指整體人口；「inhabitants」是複數可數名詞，指居住在某地的具體居民個體。
口語用法
How is "Population" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Population"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述一個已知的數據或事實。 EN: And the population of the city, according to the latest report, is over five million. 翻譯: 根據最新報告，這個城市的人口已經超過五百萬了。
EN:So the population there, they say, has been declining for years.
翻譯:所以那邊的人口，據說已經連續下降好幾年了。
語氣強調
用於強調某個群體的規模或特徵，常與形容詞或副詞連用。 EN: The entire student population was excited about the event. 翻譯: 整個學生群體都對這個活動感到興奮。
EN:That's a huge population to manage, honestly.
翻譯:老實說，那是一個非常龐大、需要管理的人口。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個填充詞，引出後續的說明或對比。 EN: The population... well, it's not just about numbers, but also about distribution. 翻譯: 人口... 嗯，這不只是數字的問題，還涉及到分佈。
EN:We need to consider the aging population, you know, and how that affects healthcare.
翻譯:我們需要考慮老年人口，你知道的，以及這對醫療保健的影響。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓或填充用法，並確保數據來源和術語（如「人口結構」、「人口普查」）的精確性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Population"?What fixed phrases with "Population" should I remember?
population growth
noun + noun
人口增長
aging population
adjective + noun
高齡化人口
population density
noun + noun
人口密度
general population
adjective + noun
一般大眾；總人口
population control
noun + noun
人口控制
indigenous population
adjective + noun
原住民人口
population explosion
noun + noun
人口爆炸
population census
noun + noun
人口普查
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Population"?Which "Population" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The population of the city is very big.
✓The population of the city is very large.
在英文中，描述人口數量時，習慣使用 "large" 或 "small"，而非 "big" 或 "little"。
×The population in this country are increasing.
✓The population in this country is increasing.
"population" 是一個集合名詞，視為單數，因此動詞應使用單數形式 "is"，而非複數 "are"。
×What is the population in Tokyo?
✓What is the population of Tokyo?
詢問某地的人口時，應使用介系詞 "of" 來表示所屬關係，而非 "in"。
×The population number is 50 million.
✓The population is 50 million.
"population" 本身已指人口數量，加上 "number" 是多餘的，應直接說 "The population is..."。
×There are many populations in Asia.
✓There is a large population in Asia. / Asian countries have large populations.
"population" 作為「人口」的總稱時是不可數名詞，不能加 "s" 或用 "many" 修飾。若指多個不同群體的人口，可用複數，但此處語意通常用單數。
×The city's population is more than New York.
✓The city's population is larger than that of New York.
比較時，必須比較同類事物。應比較 "population" 與 "population"，所以需用 "that of" 或 "the population of" 來指代後者的人口。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Population"?What are tense/participle forms of "Population"?