英语

common

gb/kˈɑmən/ us/kˈɑmən/
A2 英语
~ 600
义项
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adjective A2 property
1

frequent or widespread

Happening a lot or in many places.

用法模式: [something] is common
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'common' with 'normal'; 'common' means frequent or widespread, while 'normal' means usual or expected in a given situation.
近义词
frequent (Similar in meaning but focuses more on how often something happens.) | widespread (Emphasizes that something exists in many places or among many people.)
反义词
rare (Describes something that does not happen often or exists in few places.)
搭配
common problem |common practice |common mistake |common interest |common feature
主题
daily life |society |core_vocabulary
例句
  • It’s common for people to check their phones before bed.
  • This plant is common in the southern regions of the country.
  • Noise complaints are common in this neighborhood.
  • It’s a common belief that breakfast is the most important meal.
  • Common mistakes can be avoided with careful proofreading.
学习者例句
  • It is common to eat rice in my country.
  • Rain is common in the spring.
  • Dogs are common pets.
  • English is a common language in business.
adjective B1 property
2

shared by others

Owned or used by more than one person or group.

用法模式: [something] is common to [someone/something]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse 'common' with 'public'; 'common' means shared, while 'public' means open to everyone without restriction.
近义词
shared (Directly emphasizes that something is divided among people.) | mutual (Often used when both sides equally share feelings or interests.)
反义词
exclusive (Restricted to one person or group only.)
搭配
common ground |common interest |common goal |common area
主题
society |relationships |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The two countries share many common values.
  • We need to find some common ground to move forward.
  • They have a common goal of improving education.
  • The apartment building has a common laundry room.
学习者例句
  • We have a common hobby: painting.
  • The two towns have a common history.
  • The students share a common classroom.
  • We work toward a common goal.
adjective B2 property
3

ordinary or not special

Ordinary, not special or different from others.

用法模式: [someone/something] is common
近义词
ordinary (Neutral term for not special or unusual.) | typical (Highlights being representative of the usual case.)
反义词
elite (Refers to people with superior status or ability.)
搭配
common man |common folk |common soldier
主题
society |core_vocabulary
例句
  • He rose from a common background to become a leader.
  • The novel tells the story of a common soldier during the war.
  • Common folk rarely had access to such luxuries.
学习者例句
  • She was born into a common family.
  • He is just a common worker.
  • I am a common student at the university.
名词 C1 entity
4

public land area for community use

Land that everyone in a village or town can use.

近义词
green (Used in British English for a grassy public area in a village or town.)
搭配
village common |town common
主题
geography |nature |daily_life
例句
  • The villagers gathered on the common for the festival.
  • Cows grazed freely on the village common.
  • The protest was held on the town common.
学习者例句
  • Children play on the village common.
  • People meet on the town common.
  • She walked across the common to the shop.
语法
词典原形
common
IPA
GB/kˈɑmən/
US/kˈɑmən/
音节与重音
com - mon (2 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: common
  • Comparative: commoner
  • Superlative: commonest
Noun
  • Base: common
  • Plural: commons
词族
Forms
commons noun commoner adjective commonest adjective
Core family
commonly adverb B1
Related words
commonplace adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncommon adjective B2 uncommonly adverb
Advanced or less common
commonality noun commonness noun
相关表达

common ground

1
/kˈɑmən ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase

shared understanding or agreement basis

An area of agreement between people who disagree about other things.

例句
  • Negotiators worked hard to find common ground on trade issues.
  • We need to establish some common ground before we can move forward.

in common

1
/ˈɪn kˈɑmən/
fixed phrase

sharing characteristics or interests

When two or more people have the same interests, experiences, etc.

例句
  • We have a lot in common when it comes to music.
  • The two cities have little in common apart from their size.

the commons

1
/ðə kˈɑmənz/
fixed phrase

collective resources for public use

Things like land, air, and water that everyone can use and share.

例句
  • Overfishing is a classic example of the tragedy of the commons.
  • The park is part of the city's commons and open to all.

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