common
adjective uk/ˈkɒm.ən/ us/ˈkɑː.mən/
(USUAL)
B1 常见的；经常的；普遍的；普通的；平常的
the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people
It's quite common to see couples who dress alike. 夫妻穿着相似是司空见惯的事儿。
"Smith" is a very common name in Britain. “史密斯”是英国很常见的姓氏。
common courtesy/decency 基本的礼节
the basic level of politeness that you expect from someone
His communications were characterized by a lack of common courtesy.
It's only common courtesy to thank someone who has helped you.
Sending out rejection letters is a matter of common courtesy.
We should not be displaying images that offend common decency.
I'd expect her to have the common decency to let us know if she's going to be late.
common knowledgeB2 常识；众所周知的事
a fact that everyone knows
[ + that ] It's common knowledge that they live together. 他们住在一起，这事儿尽人皆知。
It was common knowledge that she was considering moving back to Bahrain.
It was common knowledge that some of his associates had been in prison.
The animosity between them was common knowledge among the staff.
"Are you sure you want to accuse him of lying?" "Why wouldn't I? It's common knowledge."
- More examples
- Oil spills are common, as is the dumping of toxic industrial wastes.
- It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
- In the past, bear-baiting was a common form of entertainment in Britain.
- This disease is four times more common in boys than in girls.
- One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce.
(SHARED)
B1 共同的;共有的
belonging to or shared by two or more people, or things
a common goal/interest 共同的目标／兴趣
English has some features common to many languages. 英语的一些特点是许多语言所共有的。
See also: common ground
for the common good 为了公众的利益
If something is done for the common good, it is done to help everyone.
We have to use our freedoms for the common good rather than our own selfish interests.
Most people are willing to work together for the common good.
The public can often be persuaded to make sacrifices for the common good.
For the common good of our country, we need better employment prospects for our young people.
He always acted out of concern for the common good.
make common cause with someone formal 为共同的事业与…合作
to act together with someone in order to achieve something
Environmental protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built. 环境抗议者与当地人联合起来共同阻止修建高速公路。
In some areas, peasants made common cause with the townspeople in protesting against the power of the church.
In an unusual move, a hunting group has made common cause with environmentalists against drilling for oil.
We are urging scientists and religious leaders to make common cause to protect the environment.
He was not above making common cause with terrorists if he thought it would further his aims.
The two men disagree on many things but they make common cause in promoting the country's financial sector.
- More examples
- The two countries combined against their common enemy.
- Her latest film, by common consent, is her best yet.
- English is de facto the common language of much of the world today.
- Excretion is one of several activities common to both plants and animals.
- The two countries have united against their common foe.
(LOW CLASS)
disapproving低级的；粗俗的
typical of a low social class
My mum thinks dyed blonde hair is a bit common. 我妈妈认为染出来的金发有点俗气。
Idioms
the common manidiom 普通人，老百姓
ordinary people
How can anyone so privileged have any understanding of the common man? 享受如此特权的人怎么会理解平民老百姓呢？
the common touchidiom （重要人物或富人的）平易近人的品质，亲民作风
the ability of an important or rich person to communicate well with and understand ordinary people
It was always said of the Princess that she had the common touch and that was why she was so well loved by the people. 人人都说王妃平易近人，也正是因为这一点她才会如此深受民众的爱戴。
common
noun uk/ˈkɒm.ən/ us/ˈkɑː.mən/
(LAND)
[ C ] (US also commons)（通常在村子里或附近的）公地，共享草地
an area of grass that everyone is allowed to use, usually in or near a village
(SHARED)
have something in commonB1 有相同（兴趣、经历或特点）
to share interests, experiences, or other characteristics with someone or something
We don't really have much in common. 我们其实没有多少共同点。
The two actors have little in common other than both having Oscars.
When you meet Alice, you'll find that you have a lot in common, including your love of classical music.
In reality, some of their voters have more in common with the more moderate elements in the other party.
Oh, he grew up in Senegal? I may not like him, but we've got that in common, at least.
in common with someone/somethingC1 与…一样
in the same way as someone or something
In common with many mothers, she feels torn between her family and her work. 与许多母亲一样，她觉得家庭与工作难以兼顾。
I thought, in common with many other commentators, that the regime would fall.
These are just some of the challenges we face in common with other schools in our region.
In common with many North Americans at that time, much of my grandparents' information about the world came from missionary reports.
The YWCA worked in common with other women's organizations to educate women on their political responsibilities.