B2 adjective 中性

universal

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Something that exists everywhere or involves everyone in the world or a particular group. It describes a concept, rule, or characteristic that is applicable to all cases without exception.

例句

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1

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

2

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

3

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

词族

名词
universality
Verb
universalize
副词
universally
形容词
universal
相关
universe
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'Universe'. If something is universal, it is as big and all-encompassing as the entire universe itself.

快速测验

The fear of the dark is a ________ human experience that crosses all cultural boundaries.

正确!

正确答案是: universal

例句

1

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

everyday

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

2

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

formal

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

3

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

informal

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

4

Scientific theories often seek to establish universal laws that govern the behavior of matter.

academic

Scientific theories often seek to establish universal laws that govern the behavior of matter.

5

We need to find a universal solution that works across all of our international branches.

business

We need to find a universal solution that works across all of our international branches.

词族

名词
universality
Verb
universalize
副词
universally
形容词
universal
相关
universe

常见搭配

universal appeal universal appeal
universal healthcare universal healthcare
universal truth universal truth
universal agreement universal agreement
universal suffrage universal suffrage

常用短语

universal donor

a person with type O negative blood that can be given to anyone

universal remote

a remote control that can be programmed to operate various devices

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

a historic document outlining fundamental human rights

容易混淆的词

universal vs uniform

Uniform means remaining the same in all cases, while universal means applicable or occurring everywhere.

universal vs general

General refers to most cases, whereas universal implies every single case without exception.

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使用说明

The word is frequently used in discussions about human rights, mathematics, and science to indicate that a rule has no exceptions. It can also describe a product or idea that is popular with all types of people.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'universal' when 'global' or 'international' would be more appropriate for topics limited to Earth's geography; 'universal' is much broader.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'Universe'. If something is universal, it is as big and all-encompassing as the entire universe itself.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'universalis', from 'universus' meaning 'all together' or 'turned into one'.

语法模式

Usually used as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Typically an absolute adjective, meaning it doesn't usually have comparative or superlative forms (something isn't 'more universal' than something else).
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文化背景

The concept of 'Universal Human Rights' is a cornerstone of modern international diplomacy and ethics.

快速测验

The fear of the dark is a ________ human experience that crosses all cultural boundaries.

正确!

正确答案是: universal

相关词

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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