a.

1. 民众的；大众的[Z][B]
   Popular education is one of our major objectives.

   民众教育是我们的主要目标之一。

2. 孚众望的，得人心的，受欢迎的[（+with/among）]
   She is now a popular film star.

   她现在是有名的影星。

3. 普通的，广为流传的，流行的
   Many young people love popular songs.

   许多年轻人喜爱流行歌曲。

4. 通俗的，大众化的；（价格）低廉的[B]
   He writes for a journal of popular science.

   他为一家大众科学杂志撰稿。

adj.

1. liked or admired by many or by a particular person or group.
2. intended for or suited to the taste or means of the general public.
   ▸(of a belief or attitude) widely held among the general public.
3. (of political activity) of or carried on by the people as a whole.