common
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often. 常见的
His name was Hansen, a common name in Norway. 他叫汉森，一个在挪威很常见的名字。
Oil pollution is the most common cause of death for seabirds. 石油污染是海鸟死亡的最常见的原因。
2. commonlyADV 常见地[ADV with v]
Parsley is one of the most commonly used herbs. 欧芹是最常用的草药之一。
3. ADJ If something is common to two or more people or groups, it is done, possessed, or used by them all. 共同的; 共有的; 共用的
Moldavians and Romanians share a common language. 摩尔达维亚人和罗马尼亚人使用一种共同的语言。
4. ADJ When there are more animals or plants of a particular species than there are of related species, then the first species is called common. (物种) 常见的[ADJ n]
...the common house fly. …常见的家蝇。
5. ADJ Common is used to indicate that someone or something is of the ordinary kind and not special in any way. 普通的[ADJ n]
Democracy might elevate the common man to a position of political superiority. 民主可能会让普通人升至政治上优越的位置。
6. ADJ Common decency or common courtesy is the decency or courtesy which most people have. You usually talk about this when someone has not shown these characteristics in their behaviour to show your disapproval of them. 起码的 (修养、礼貌等)[表不满]
It is common decency to give your seat to anyone in greater need. 把座位让给更需要的人是起码的修养。
7. ADJ You can use common to describe knowledge, an opinion, or a feeling that is shared by people in general. 普遍的 (知识、观点、情感等)[ADJ n]
It is common knowledge that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. 游泳是最好的运动之一是普遍常识。
8. commonlyADV 普遍地[ADV -ed]
A little adolescent rebellion is commonly believed to be healthy. 少许青春期叛逆被普遍认为是一个健康的现象。
9. ADJ If you describe someone or their behaviour as common, you mean that they show a lack of taste, education, and good manners. 粗俗的[英国英语]
She might be a little common at times, but she was certainly not boring. 她也许有时会有点儿粗俗，但她绝不令人厌烦。
10. N-COUNT/N-IN-NAMES A common is an area of grassy land, usually in or near a village or small town, where the public is allowed to go. 公共草地
We are warning women not to go out on to the common alone. 我们在告诫女性不要单独去公共草地。
11. PHRASE If two or more things have something in common, they have the same characteristic or feature. 共同的 (特点等)
The oboe and the clarinet have certain features in common. 双簧管和单簧管有某些共同特点。
12. PHRASE If two or more people have something in common, they share the same interests or experiences. 共同的 (兴趣或经历)
He had very little in common with his sister. 他和他姐姐几乎没有相同之处。
13. common ground→see ground
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common /ˈkɒmən/ (commons)
剑桥词典
- Oil spills are common, as is the dumping of toxic industrial wastes .
- It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser .
- In the past, bear-baiting was a common form of entertainment in Britain .
- This disease is four times more common in boys than in girls .
- One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce .
- The two countries combined against their common enemy .
- Her latest film , by common consent , is her best yet .
- English is de facto the common language of much of the world today.
- Excretion is one of several activities common to both plants and animals .
- The two countries have united against their common foe .
common adjective (USUAL)
the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people常见的；经常的；普遍的；普通的；平常的
It's quite common to see couples who dress alike . 夫妻穿着相似是司空见惯的事儿。
"Smith" is a very common name in Britain . “史密斯”是英国很常见的姓氏。
common courtesy/decency
the basic level of politeness that you expect from someone
基本的礼节
common knowledge
a fact that everyone knows
常识；众所周知的事
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] It's common knowledge that they live together. 他们住在一起，这事儿尽人皆知。
例句
common adjective (SHARED)
belonging to or shared by two or more people , or things共同的；共有的
a common goal /interest 共同的目标／兴趣
English has some features common to many languages . 英语的一些特点是许多语言所共有的。
也见 common ground
for the common good
If something is done for the common good, it is done to help everyone.
为了公众的利益
make common cause with sb formal
to act together with someone in order to achieve something
为共同的事业与…合作
Environmental protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built . 环境抗议者与当地人联合起来共同阻止修建高速公路。
例句
common adjective (LOW CLASS)
disapprovingtypical of a low social class
低级的；粗俗的
My mum thinks dyed blonde hair is a bit common. 我妈妈认为染出来的金发有点俗气。
习语
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