universal

• 指适用于所有情况、所有人或所有事物的；普遍的、通用的、全世界共同的。

Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable everywhere.

1. Applicable everywhereB2formal

   Relating to or affecting all people or things in the world or in a particular group.

   普遍的

   • The desire for freedom is a universal human aspiration.
   • The laws of physics are considered universal.
   • Music is often described as a universal language.

   同义词all-encompassingcomprehensivegeneralglobalomnipresentpervasiveubiquitousworldwide

   反义词individuallocalparticularspecific

2. Widely acceptedB2formal

   Agreed upon or used by everyone.

   普遍的

   • There is no universal agreement on the best teaching method.
   • The metric system is almost universal in scientific research.
   • The concept of human rights has gained near-universal recognition.

   同义词acceptedcommongeneralglobalprevalentubiquitousunanimouswidespread

   反义词localparochialparticularsectarian

• 名词，指适用于所有情况、场合或人而没有例外的概念、原则或特性。

A noun referring to a concept, principle, or characteristic that applies to all cases, situations, or people without exception.

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1. General concept or principleC1formal

   A general concept, principle, or truth that applies everywhere or to everyone.

   普遍性

   • The idea of justice is considered a universal in many cultures.
   • Philosophers debate whether there are any true universals.
   • The search for universals in human behavior is a key goal of anthropology.

   同义词abstractionaxiomconceptgeneralitygeneralizationnotionprincipletruth