standard
/ˈstændəd/ · /ˈstændərd/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3224 in the learning path
标准；水准
Definitions
n. A required or achieved level of quality or performance.
标准；水准
adj. Generally accepted, regularly used, or meeting an established requirement.
标准的；通常的
Example
The food here is always of a high standard.
这里的食物品质一向很高。
Governments should enforce strict safety standards to ensure that new housing protects residents from avoidable risks.
政府应严格执行安全标准，确保新建住房保护居民免受可避免的风险。
Collocations
- meet a standard
- standard of living
- safety standards
- standard practice
Word family
- standardise (v.)
- standardisation (n.)
- substandard (adj.)
Synonyms
- benchmark
- norm
Usage tip
达到标准用meet a standard；生活水平用standard of living。
FAQ
- What does standard mean?
- A required or achieved level of quality or performance. Generally accepted, regularly used, or meeting an established requirement.
- How is standard pronounced?
- UK /ˈstændəd/, US /ˈstændərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
