norm
/nɔːm/ · /nɔːrm/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4162 in the learning path
常态；通常标准
Definitions
n. a usual situation or accepted standard
常态；通常标准
n. an accepted rule for behaviour within a group
行为规范
Example
Working from home is now the norm in our team.
居家办公如今已成为我们团队的常态。
Social norms influence how people interact, although acceptable behaviour can vary significantly across cultures.
社会规范影响人们的交往方式，但不同文化所接受的行为可能差异很大。
Collocations
- the norm
- social norms
- cultural norms
- become the norm
Word family
- normal (adj.)
- normally (adv.)
- normality (n.)
Usage tip
表示“常态”常用the norm；行为规范常用复数。
FAQ
- What does norm mean?
- a usual situation or accepted standard an accepted rule for behaviour within a group
- How is norm pronounced?
- UK /nɔːm/, US /nɔːrm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
