universe
gb/jˈunəvˌɚs/ us/jˈunəvˌɚs/
B1
英语
~ 2900
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
all existing space and matter
Everything that exists in space and time, including all stars, planets, and galaxies.
用法模式：
the universe [verb]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'universe' with 'world'; 'world' usually refers to Earth, while 'universe' includes everything in existence.
近义词
cosmos (Often used in a poetic or scientific way to mean the same as 'universe'.)
反义词
nothingness (Represents the absence of all matter, energy, space, and time.)
搭配
observable universe
|entire universe
|universe expands
|origin of the universe
|universe is infinite
主题
science
|astronomy
|cosmology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Astronomers study the universe to understand how it began.
- The universe contains billions of galaxies.
- Scientists believe the universe is still expanding.
- Many people wonder if there is life elsewhere in the universe.
学习者例句
- The universe has many stars.
- We live in a big universe.
- The universe is very old.
- The sun is part of the universe.
名词
B2
entity
2
a specific domain or sphere
A special area or type of activity or ideas.
用法模式：
the universe of [something]
常见错误：
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and may try to interpret it literally as outer space.
近义词
realm (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary.)
反义词
outside world (Refers to everything beyond a particular sphere or activity.)
搭配
the universe of sports
|the universe of online gaming
|the fashion universe
主题
metaphor
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|education
例句
- She is well known in the universe of classical music.
- The book explores the universe of political intrigue.
- In the universe of social media influencers, trends change quickly.
学习者例句
- He works in the universe of film.
- I like the universe of books.
- In the universe of sports, football is popular.
名词
B1
entity
3
fictional setting or world
The world and everything in it that is made for a movie, book, or game.
用法模式：
the [fictional] universe of [title]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this fictional sense with the scientific meaning; context usually clarifies which is intended.
近义词
world (A simpler term often used for fictional settings but less expansive than 'universe'.)
反义词
real world (Refers to actual reality outside a fictional setting.)
搭配
Marvel Universe
|Harry Potter universe
|cinematic universe
主题
entertainment
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
例句
- Fans enjoy exploring the expanded Star Wars universe.
- The Marvel Universe includes hundreds of superheroes.
- Writers sometimes create spin-offs set in the same fictional universe.
学习者例句
- I like the Marvel Universe.
- The Harry Potter universe has magic.
- This game is set in a fantasy universe.
语法
词典原形
universe
IPA
GB/jˈunəvˌɚs/
US/jˈunəvˌɚs/
音节与重音
uni - verse （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (uni)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: universe
- Plural: universes
词族
Forms
universes
noun
Core family
universal
adjective B2
universally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
universality
noun
universalize
verb
相关表达
center of the universe
1/sˈɛntɚ əv ðə jˈunəvˌɚs/
idiom
informal
most important person/thing
Someone or something that is considered more important than anything else.
例句
- She acts like she’s the center of the universe.
- For his parents, their child is the center of the universe.
in the whole universe
1/ˈɪn ðə hˈoʊl jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
in all existence
Everywhere that exists; anywhere at all.
例句
- There is no one like her in the whole universe.
- He’s the best friend in the whole universe.
known universe
1/nˈoʊn jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
all discovered existence
All parts of space that people have found or studied.
例句
- Astronomers are mapping the known universe.
- This is the fastest ship in the known universe.
parallel universe
1/pˈɛɹəlˌɛl jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
hypothetical separate reality
A different world that exists at the same time as ours but is separate from it.
例句
- Science fiction often explores the idea of a parallel universe.
- In a parallel universe, you might have made a different choice.