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单词 audience
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audience

noun

au·​di·​ence ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce audience (audio)
ˈä-
1
a
: a group of listeners or spectators
The concert attracted a large audience.
b
: a reading, viewing, or listening public
The film is intended for a young audience.
2
: a group of ardent admirers or devotees
has developed an enthusiastic audience for his ideas
3
a
: a formal hearing or interview
an audience with the pope
b
: an opportunity of being heard
4
: the act or state of hearing
Give me audience and heed what I say.

Synonyms

  • cult
  • followership
  • following
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Example Sentences

The concert attracted a large audience. The audience clapped and cheered. Her audience is made up mostly of young women.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "hearing, group of listeners, assembly, council," borrowed from Anglo-French, "hearing, group of listeners," borrowed from Latin audientia "act of listening, group of listeners," noun derivative of audient-, audiens, present participle of audīre "to hear" — more at audible entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

audience

noun

au·​di·​ence ˈȯ-dē-əns How to pronounce audience (audio)
1
: a group that listens or watches (as at a play or concert)
2
: a chance to talk with a person of very high rank
She was granted an audience with the queen.
3
: those people who give attention to something said, done, or written
Adventure stories appeal to a wide audience.

audience

noun

as in cult
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film) that mystery novelist, although long deceased, continues to have an enthusiastic audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cult
  • following
  • followership
  • fandom
  • discipleship
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