multitude

n.

1. 大量, 许多
   • There is[are] a multitude of reasons against it.
     有大量反对它的理由。
   • There are multitudes of islands on the Pacific.
     太平洋中有许多岛屿。
2. 大众, 民众, 群众
   • Political power has been placed in the hands of the multitude.
     政治权力一直在民众手中。