9. 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.

帕纳姆和瑟森斯翻译过来就是“面包和马戏”，写这个词语的人是说，平民百姓为了获得温饱和娱乐，放弃了他们的政治责任，也就放弃了他们的权力。