norm

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT Norms are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society. 準則
The actions taken depart from what she called the commonly accepted norms of democracy. 所采取的這些行動背離了她所謂的那些普遍接受的民主準則。
2. N-SING If you say that a situation is the norm, you mean that it is usual and expected. 慣例; 常規(guī)
Families of six or seven are the norm in Borough Park. 六七口人的家庭在菠蘿園是常事兒。
3. N-COUNT A norm is an official standard or level that organizations are expected to reach. 標準
About 32 percent of students meet national norms in reading. 大約32%的學生達到國家閱讀標準。