generic

• 指不隶属于特定品牌或商标的产品或术语；本质上属于某一类或普遍的。

Describes a product or term that is not specific to a particular brand or trademark; general in nature.

1. General or non-specificB2formal

   Relating to a whole group or class; not specific or unique.

   通用的或非特定的

   • The instructions were too generic to be helpful.
   • He gave a generic answer that didn't address the question.
   • The product has a generic design that appeals to many people.

   同义词all-purposeblanketbroadcommongeneralnonspecificsweepinguniversal

   反义词distinctiveindividualparticularspecialspecificunique

2. Not brandedB1formal

   Relating to a product without a brand name, often sold at a lower price.

   无品牌的

   • I bought generic aspirin instead of the brand name.
   • The store sells generic versions of popular medications.
   • Generic products are often just as effective as branded ones.

   同义词unbranded

   反义词brandedproprietary

• 名词，指通用的、非专用的或无商标保护的产品、术语或类别，常用于与品牌名称相对。

A noun referring to a product, term, or category that is general, non-specific, or not protected by a trademark, often used in contrast to a brand name.

1. Generic productB2formal

   A product, especially a drug, that is sold without a brand name and is usually cheaper than the branded version.

   仿制药

   • The pharmacist recommended the generic instead of the brand-name medication.
   • Generics are often just as effective as their branded counterparts.
   • She always buys generics to save money on groceries.

   反义词brand namebranded