commonplace
/ˈkɒmənpleɪs/ · /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5787 in the learning path
常见的；平常的
Definitions
adj. Happening or found often enough to seem ordinary.
常见的；平常的
n. Something ordinary, or a familiar statement lacking originality.
常见事物；老生常谈
Example
Electric bikes are commonplace in our neighbourhood now.
电动自行车如今在我们社区很常见。
Remote working has become commonplace in many industries, changing how companies organise their offices.
远程办公在许多行业已变得普遍，改变了企业安排办公空间的方式。
Collocations
- become commonplace
- increasingly commonplace
- a commonplace occurrence
Synonyms
- ordinary
- common
- unremarkable
Antonyms
- unusual
- exceptional
Usage tip
多指常见到不足为奇，不一定含贬义。
FAQ
- What does commonplace mean?
- Happening or found often enough to seem ordinary. Something ordinary, or a familiar statement lacking originality.
- How is commonplace pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒmənpleɪs/, US /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
