norm

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT Norms are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society. 准则
The actions taken depart from what she called the commonly accepted norms of democracy. 所采取的这些行动背离了她所谓的那些普遍接受的民主准则。
2. N-SING If you say that a situation is the norm, you mean that it is usual and expected. 惯例; 常规
Families of six or seven are the norm in Borough Park. 六七口人的家庭在菠萝园是常事儿。
3. N-COUNT A norm is an official standard or level that organizations are expected to reach. 标准
About 32 percent of students meet national norms in reading. 大约32%的学生达到国家阅读标准。