conventional
/kənˈvenʃənəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3992 in the learning path
传统的；常规的
Definitions
adj. following methods or ideas that are usual and widely accepted
传统的；常规的
Example
We chose a conventional oven instead of a microwave.
我们选了普通烤箱，而不是微波炉。
Conventional farming methods often rely on chemical fertilisers to maintain high crop yields over large areas.
常规农业方法往往依赖化肥来维持大面积农田的高产。
Collocations
- conventional methods
- conventional wisdom
- conventional medicine
- conventional farming
Word family
- convention (n.)
- conventionally (adv.)
- unconventional (adj.)
Synonyms
- traditional
- standard
Antonyms
- unconventional
Usage tip
conventional强调符合常规，不一定指历史悠久。
FAQ
- What does conventional mean?
- following methods or ideas that are usual and widely accepted
- How is conventional pronounced?
- UK /kənˈvenʃənəl/, US /kənˈvenʃənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
