common

美 [ˈkɑːmən]英 [ˈkɒmən]
  • adj.常见的;共同的;普通的;普遍的;通常的;共享的;共有的;平常的;寻常的;平凡的;粗俗的
  • n.公共用地;公地;(学校、大学等的)学生公共食堂

复数: commons 最高级: commonest 比较级: commoner

commoncommon

adj.

【不规则形式】commoner commonest
1

常见的;通常的;普遍的
happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places

Jackson is a common English name.

杰克逊是常见的英语人名。

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country.

乳腺癌是这个国家妇女中最常见的一种癌症。

Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare.

有些曾经随处可见的鸟类现在日益稀少。

a common spelling mistake

常犯的拼写错误

2

共有的;共享的;共同的
shared by or belonging to two or more people or by the people in a group

They share a common interest in photography.

他们在摄影方面兴趣相投。

basic features which are common to all human languages

所有人类语言共有的基本特征

We are working together for a common purpose.

我们在为一个共同的目标一起工作。

common ownership of the land

土地的共同所有权

This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone) .

作出这个决定是为了共同的利益。

It is, by common consent , Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is) .

这是苏格兰公认的最美丽的海岸。

3

普通的;平常的;寻常的;平凡的
ordinary; not unusual or special

the common garden frog

园地里常见的青蛙

Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day.

莎士比亚的作品在他那个年代很受平民百姓的欢迎。

In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal .

在多数人的眼里她只不过是个普通的罪犯。

You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect) .

你还以为他会懂得起码的礼貌去道个歉呢。

It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it) .

出于礼貌,该让她知道正在发生的事。

4

粗俗的;庸俗的
typical of sb from a low social class and not having good manners

She thought he was very common and uneducated.

她认为他很粗俗且无教养。

习语

ordinary; with no special features

the ability of a powerful or famous person to talk to and understand ordinary people

to be united with sb about sth that you both agree on, believe in or wish to achieve

to be sth that everyone knows, especially in a particular community or group

noun

1

公共用地;公地
an area of open land in a town or village that anyone may use

We went for a walk on the common.

我们在公地上散步。

Wimbledon Common

温布尔登公地

2

(学校、大学等的)学生公共食堂
a large room where students can eat in a school, college, etc.

The commons is next to the gym.

学生公共食堂在体育馆的旁边。

习语

to have the same interests, ideas, etc. as sb else

我和蒂姆毫无共同之处。
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim.

to have the same features, characteristics, etc.

这两种文化具有许多相同之处。
The two cultures have a lot in common.

by everyone in a group

作为共同租赁人,他们共同占用这份房地产。
They hold the property as tenants in common.

in the same way as sb/sth

与许多其他工业化国家一样,英国在过去100年里经历了重大的变化。
Britain, in common with many other industrialized countries, has experienced major changes over the last 100 years.

common

频次

  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED 常见的;普遍的
    If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.

    His name was Hansen, a common name in Norway...

    他的名字叫汉森,在挪威是一个常见的名字。

  • Parsley is probably the most commonly used of all herbs.

    欧芹可能是用得最多的一种药草。

  • 3
    ADJ 共有的;共同的
    If something is common to two or more people or groups, it is done, possessed, or used by them all.

    Moldavians and Romanians share a common language...

    摩尔达维亚人和罗马尼亚人使用同一种语言。

  • 4
    ADJ (物种)常见的
    When there are more animals or plants of a particular species than there are of related species, then the first species is called common .

    ...the common house fly.

    常见的家蝇

  • 5
    ADJ 寻常的;普通的
    Common is used to indicate that someone or something is of the ordinary kind and not special in any way.

    Democracy might elevate the common man to a position of political superiority...

    民主也许能提升普通人的政治地位,让他们产生优越感。

  • 6
    ADJ (礼貌等)通常的,起码的
    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.

    It is common decency to give your seat to anyone in greater need...

    给更有需要的人让座是最起码的礼貌。

  • 7
    ADJ (知识等)众所周知的,共有的,共识的
    You can use common to describe knowledge, an opinion, or a feeling that is shared by people in general.

    It is common knowledge that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.

    大家都知道游泳是最好的锻炼方式之一。

  • A little adolescent rebellion is commonly believed to be healthy.

    大家一致认为,青少年有点叛逆是正常的。

  • 9
    ADJ-GRADED 粗俗的;缺乏教养的
    If you describe someone or their behaviour as common, you mean that they show a lack of taste, education, and good manners.

    She might be a little common at times, but she was certainly not boring.

    她有时候可能有点粗俗,但绝对不会让人生厌。

  • 10
    N-COUNT; N-IN-NAMES (通常指村庄、小镇或其附近的)公共草地
    A common is an area of grassy land, usually in or near a village or small town, where the public is allowed to go.

    We are warning women not to go out on to the common alone.

    我们告诫女性不要独自去公共草地。

  • 11
    N-PROPER-COLL 同 the House of Commons;(亦指)下议员议员们
    The Commons is the same as the House of Commons. The members of the House of Commons can also be referred to as the Commons .

    The Prime Minister is to make a statement in the Commons this afternoon...

    今天下午首相将在下议院发表声明。

  • 12
    See also:lowest common denominator

  • 13
    PHRASE 共有的;相同的
    If two or more things have something in common, they have the same characteristic or feature.

    The oboe and the clarinet have got certain features in common...

    双簧管和单簧管有些相似之处。

  • 14
    PHRASE (兴趣或经历)共同的,相同的
    If two or more people have something in common, they share the same interests or experiences.

    He had very little in common with his sister.

    他和姐姐几乎没有什么共同语言。

  • 15
    to make common cause with someone→ see:cause

noun

1
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
they went for a walk in the park
Synonym: park commons green

adj

1
having no special distinction or quality;widely known or commonly encountered;average or ordinary or usual
the common man
a common sailor
the common cold
a common nuisance
followed common procedure
it is common knowledge that she lives alone
the common housefly
a common brand of soap
2
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole;public
for the common good
common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
3
commonly encountered
a common (or familiar) complaint
the usual greeting
Synonym: usual
4
being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
common parlance
a vernacular term
vernacular speakers
the vulgar tongue of the masses
the technical and vulgar names for an animal species
Synonym: vernacular vulgar
5
of or associated with the great masses of people
the common people in those days suffered greatly
behavior that branded him as common
his square plebeian nose
a vulgar and objectionable person
the unwashed masses
Synonym: plebeian vulgar unwashed
6
to be expected;standard
common decency
7
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind
behavior that branded him as common
an untutored and uncouth human being
an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy
appealing to the vulgar taste for violence
the vulgar display of the newly rich
Synonym: coarse rough-cut uncouth vulgar
8
common to or shared by two or more parties
a common friend
the mutual interests of management and labor
Synonym: mutual
9
of low or inferior quality or value
of what coarse metal ye are molded"- Shakespear
produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population
Synonym: coarse

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country .

    乳腺癌是这个国家妇女中最常见的一种癌症。

  2. The most common complaint is about poor service .

    最常见的投诉与服务差有关。

  3. When did this word come into common use ?

    这个词是什么时候普遍使用起来的?

  4. This decision was taken for the common good .

    作出这个决定是为了共同的利益。

  5. High blood pressure is a common accompaniment to this disease .

    这种病通常伴随有高血压。

  6. This view is common across all sections of the community .

    该社群所有阶层的人普遍持有这种看法。

  7. We are working together for a common purpose .

    我们在为一个共同的目标一起工作。

  8. Shakespeare 's work was popular among the common people in his day .

    莎士比亚的作品在他那个年代很受平民百姓的欢迎。

  9. 8 is the lowest common multiple of 8 and 4 .

    8是8和4的最小公倍数。

  10. We have lots of things in common besides music .

    除了音乐,我们还有很多共通点。

  11. It 's a common mistake among learners of English .

    这是学英语的人常犯的错误。

  12. In most people 's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal .

    在多数人的眼里她只不过是个普通的罪犯。

  13. It is quite common for small children to wet their beds .

    小孩尿床是常有的事。

  14. For goodness ' sake , just use your common sense !

    我的老天,你也凭常识想想!

  15. Such a proposal is flying in the face of common sense .

    这个建议违反常识。

  16. Streaming within comprehensive schools is common practice .

    综合中学常把学生按能力分班。

  17. Her behaviour showed a total lack of common decency .

    她的举止显示她连起码的礼节都不懂。

  18. They combined against a common enemy .

    他们联手对付共同的敌人。

  19. They share a common interest in photography .

    他们在摄影方面兴趣相投。

  20. Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now .

    现在超市不按时开门在英国司空见惯。

  21. Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare .

    有些曾经随处可见的鸟类现在日益稀少。

  22. They hold the property as tenants in common .

    作为共同租赁人,他们共同占用这份房地产。

  23. Jackson is a common English name .

    杰克逊是常见的英语人名。

  24. We had a surprising amount in common .

    我们共同之处出奇地多。

  25. Despite our disagreements , we have been able to find some common ground .

    尽管我们存在分歧,但仍能找到一些共同点。

  26. It 's only common decency to let her know what 's happening .

    出于礼貌,该让她知道正在发生的事。

  27. You 'd think he 'd have the common courtesy to apologize .

    你还以为他会懂得起码的礼貌去道个歉呢。

  28. Let me deal with some common misconceptions .

    我来谈谈一些常见的错误认识。

  29. She was chosen as leader by common consent .

    大家一致同意选她为领导人。

  30. It was common gossip that they were having an affair .

    大家议论纷纷说他们之间关系暧昧。

popular common ordinary universal 【导航词义:普通的,普遍的】
popular v. 普遍的,大众的
〔辨析〕

指想法、信仰等为大部分人所持有并接受的,只作定语。

〔例证〕

It is a popular misunderstanding that the higher the price is, the better the product will be.

一种普遍的错误观念认为:东西越贵,质量就会越好。

Was popular opinion divided on the real-name train ticket system?

对于实名购买火车票制度,民众意见有分歧吗?

common v. 常见的,普遍的
〔辨析〕

指经常在多人身上或多个地方发生的。

〔例证〕

Insomnia is fairly common among adults.

成年人失眠是常有的事。

It is common for children to be afraid of sleeping alone.

小孩子不敢一个人睡觉是很常见的。

ordinary v. 普通的,通常的
〔辨析〕

指平常的,没有不同或特别之处的。

〔例证〕

This movie is about ordinary people.

这部电影是关于普通人的。

Physical exercise should be part of ordinary life.

体育锻炼理应是日常生活的一部分。

I recommend this novel because it is written in ordinary language.

我推荐这本小说是因为它是用平凡的语言写成的。

universal v. 普遍的,全体的
〔辨析〕

指包括某一群体中的每个人在内的,无一例外。

〔例证〕

This book has universal appeal.

这本书老少咸宜。

House price is a topic of universal interest.

房价是人们普遍关注的一个问题。

  • 词语搭配
  • 习语

common与以下词性连用

n.

common belief

普遍观点

common language

共同语言

common practice

普遍的做法

common problem

常见问题

adv.

fairly/increasingly/more/most common

相当/越来越/更/最普遍

v.

have something in common

有共同之处

adj.

common or garden

普通的;平常的;一般的
ordinary; with no special features

the common touch

(有权势者或名人的)平易近人的品质
the ability of a powerful or famous person to talk to and understand ordinary people

make common cause with sb

与某人联合起来,与某人合作(以达到共同的目的)
to be united with sb about sth that you both agree on, believe in or wish to achieve

be common/public knowledge

常识;众所周知
to be sth that everyone knows, especially in a particular community or group

n.

have sth in common (with sb)

(想法、兴趣等方面)相同
to have the same interests, ideas, etc. as sb else

Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim.

我和蒂姆毫无共同之处。

have sth in common (with sth)

有相同的特征(或特点等)
to have the same features, characteristics, etc.

The two cultures have a lot in common.

这两种文化具有许多相同之处。

in common

共有;公有
by everyone in a group

They hold the property as tenants in common.

作为共同租赁人,他们共同占用这份房地产。

in common with sb/sth

与…相同
in the same way as sb/sth

Britain, in common with many other industrialized countries, has experienced major changes over the last 100 years.

与许多其他工业化国家一样,英国在过去100年里经历了重大的变化。