What does universal mean?

Existing everywhere or applying to everyone in a group. Suitable for use with many different devices or situations.

How is universal pronounced?

UK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/, US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɝːsəl/.

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/ · /ˌjuːnɪˈvɝːsəl/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5092 in the learning path

普遍的；全体适用的

adj. Existing everywhere or applying to everyone in a group.

普遍的；全体适用的

adj. Suitable for use with many different devices or situations.

通用的

The new playground won universal approval from local families.

新游乐场得到了当地家庭的一致认可。

Universal access to affordable healthcare can reduce inequality and improve the overall wellbeing of a population.

人人都能获得负担得起的医疗服务，可以减少不平等并改善全民的整体福祉。

指全体适用或普遍存在，语气通常强于common。

What does universal mean?: Existing everywhere or applying to everyone in a group. Suitable for use with many different devices or situations.
How is universal pronounced?: UK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/, US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɝːsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.