Panem et Circenses 翻译为“面包和马戏团”。作者说,为了换取饱腹感和娱乐,他的人民放弃了他们的政治责任,从而放弃了他们的权力。
(Panem et Circenses translates into 'Bread and Circuses.' The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment, his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power.)