ordinary
/ˈɔːdənəri/ · /ˈɔːrdəneri/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1736 in the learning path
普通的；平常的
Definitions
adj. Normal or usual, without special or unusual features.
普通的；平常的
Example
It looked like an ordinary box until we opened it.
打开之前，它看起来就是一个普通盒子。
Urban planning should reflect the needs of ordinary residents rather than focus exclusively on attracting wealthy investors.
城市规划应反映普通居民的需求，而不是只顾吸引富有的投资者。
Collocations
- ordinary people
- ordinary life
- an ordinary day
- out of the ordinary
Word family
- ordinarily (adv.)
- extraordinary (adj.)
Synonyms
- normal
- usual
- unremarkable
Antonyms
- extraordinary
- unusual
Usage tip
ordinary强调不特别；不等于表示平均水平的average。
FAQ
- What does ordinary mean?
- Normal or usual, without special or unusual features.
- How is ordinary pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːdənəri/, US /ˈɔːrdəneri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
