universally
gb/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/ us/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
B2
英语
~ 6300
义项
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adverb
formal
B2
property
1
by everyone; without exception
By all people, or almost all people, with no important exceptions.
用法模式：
[something] is universally [praised/accepted/condemned]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "universally" when they only mean "very" (e.g., *"The movie was universally good"*). "Universally" always includes the idea of agreement by everyone or almost everyone, not just a high degree. It is usually followed by a past participle like "accepted", "liked", "praised", or by verbs like "condemn" or "respect".
近义词
widely (Suggests many people, but not necessarily almost everyone; weaker and more informal than "universally".)
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near-universally (Very close in meaning but less formal and explicitly allows a few exceptions.)
反义词
controversially (Describes something that causes disagreement instead of agreement by almost everyone.)
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partially (Suggests that only some people agree, the opposite of agreement by all or almost all.)
搭配
universally accepted
|universally recognized
|universally acknowledged
|universally praised
|universally condemned
|almost universally
主题
society
|opinion
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The new safety rules were universally praised by workers and managers alike.
- The film is universally regarded as a classic of modern cinema.
- Racism is almost universally condemned in public discussion today.
- Her talent was universally recognized within the industry.
- The decision was not universally welcomed by the local community.
学习者例句
- The book is universally loved by children.
- Smoking in offices is now almost universally banned.
- The singer is universally famous in her country.
- This law is not universally accepted.
- Honesty is a value that is almost universally respected.
adverb
B2
property
2
everywhere; in all places
In all places, or in almost all places and cultures.
用法模式：
[something] is universally [available/popular/accessible]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this sense with the opinion-based sense and say things like *"universally happy"* when they only mean "people everywhere are happy". For place-based meaning, "universally" usually goes with words like "available", "popular", "used", "accessible", or "known" that can describe spread across locations or cultures.
近义词
everywhere (More informal and very broad; focuses strongly on place but less on the idea of "no exceptions" than "universally".)
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worldwide (Emphasizes across the world; often used for global presence or distribution.)
反义词
locally (Describes something that exists only in a small area, the opposite of existing in all or almost all places.)
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regionally (Limited to a region, not spread across all or almost all places.)
搭配
universally available
|universally popular
|universally accessible
|universally used
|almost universally
主题
geography
|culture
|society
|space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Smartphones are now almost universally available, even in remote regions.
- Soccer is universally popular and played in nearly every country.
- The internet has made certain songs universally recognizable across cultures.
- Clean drinking water is still not universally accessible.
- The company aims to make its services universally available by 2030.
学习者例句
- This drink is universally popular in Europe and Asia.
- Seat belts are now almost universally used in cars.
- The symbol is universally understood in many countries.
- Electricity is not yet universally available in rural areas.
- The show became universally known after it was put online.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in every case; without exception
In all cases or situations, with no exceptions.
用法模式：
[a rule/principle] applies universally
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "universally" instead of "usually" or "often" in academic writing. "Universally" is very strong and means "in all cases"; using it when there are exceptions can sound incorrect or careless, especially in scientific or formal contexts.
近义词
always (Common and less formal; means in every case, but does not carry the same careful, logical tone as "universally".)
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without exception (Highlights that there are no exceptions; often used more emphatically and less technically than "universally".)
反义词
sometimes (Means only in some cases, directly opposing the idea of being true in all cases.)
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in some cases (Explicitly limits truth to certain situations, the opposite of applying in every situation.)
搭配
applies universally
|hold universally
|universally valid
|universally true
|universally applicable
|not universally true
主题
science
|logic
|academia
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The theory does not apply universally and fails in extreme conditions.
- This principle is almost universally valid across different legal systems.
- No rule holds universally; there are always exceptions.
- The findings cannot be universally generalized to all age groups.
- The statement is true locally but not universally.
学习者例句
- This rule does not work universally.
- The law does not apply universally to every situation.
- The idea cannot be used universally in all cultures.
- The formula is not universally correct.
- This method is good, but it does not help universally.
语法
词典原形
universally
IPA
GB/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
US/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
音节与重音
uni - ver - sally （3 个音节）
Stress on 3rd syllable (sally)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: universally
- Plural: universallies
词族
相关表达
almost universally
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
fixed phrase
by nearly everyone; in nearly all cases
By nearly everyone, or in nearly all places or cases, but with a few exceptions.
例句
- The proposal was almost universally supported by the committee.
- This view is almost universally held among experts.
- The policy was almost universally welcomed, with only a few critics.
apply universally
1/əplˈaɪ jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
fixed phrase
formal
be valid in every case
To be true or useful in every case or situation, with no exceptions.
例句
- This rule does not apply universally; there are important exceptions.
- The findings cannot be assumed to apply universally to all cultures.
- The formula applies universally only under ideal conditions.
universally accepted
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli æksˈɛptɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
accepted by everyone or almost everyone
Accepted by all people, or almost all people, with no serious disagreement.
例句
- It is universally accepted that regular exercise benefits health.
- The constitution is not universally accepted as legitimate by all groups.
- This theory was once universally accepted but is now questioned.
universally acclaimed
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli əklˈeɪmd/
fixed phrase
formal
praised by everyone or almost everyone
Praised and liked by almost everyone who sees or knows it.
例句
- The film was universally acclaimed by critics.
- Her performance in the play was universally acclaimed.
- The new product was not universally acclaimed, but it sold well.
universally acknowledged
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
openly accepted as true by all
Openly accepted as true by almost everyone.
例句
- It is a universally acknowledged fact that education can reduce poverty.
- The book’s influence is universally acknowledged by scholars.
- His leadership skills are universally acknowledged within the company.
universally popular
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli pˈɑpjəlɚ/
fixed phrase
liked by almost everyone
Liked by almost all people, often in many places or cultures.
例句
- The new app became universally popular within months of its launch.
- Ice cream is almost universally popular among children.
- The singer’s latest song is not universally popular, but it has many fans.
universally recognized
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
formal
known and accepted by everyone
Known and accepted by all people, or almost all people.
例句
- She is universally recognized as one of the greatest writers of her generation.
- The logo is universally recognized, even by children.
- Climate change is now universally recognized as a serious problem.