popular ·adjective (MANY PEOPLE)
Definition: A popular belief, opinion, etc. is one that many people have. Level: C2
与普遍看法相反，这些指控是虚假的。
The allegations are false, contrary to ___popular belief.
与普遍看法相反，意大利菜并不局限于意大利面和披萨。
Contrary to ___popular belief, Italian cuisine is not restricted to spaghetti and pizza.
认为所有技术进步都必然提高我们的生活品质是一种普遍的误解。
It is a ___popular misconception that all technical progress necessarily improves our quality of life.