universal

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Meaning: Relating to or affecting all people, places, or things in the world or in a particular group

普遍的,全体的
universal
普遍的な、全世界の
보편적인, 전 세계적인

Universal describes something that applies to everyone or everything without exception. It's often used in phrases like 'universal truth' or 'universal healthcare' to indicate something that affects all people equally. The word suggests completeness and inclusivity across all boundaries.

「universal」描述适用于每个人或每件事而无例外的事物。常用于'universal truth'(普遍真理)或'universal healthcare'(全民医疗)等短语中,表示平等影响所有人的事物。这个词暗示跨越所有界限的完整性和包容性。
«Universal» describe algo que se aplica a todos o a todo sin excepción. Se usa frecuentemente en frases como «universal truth» (verdad universal) o «universal healthcare» (sanidad universal) para indicar algo que afecta a todas las personas por igual. La palabra sugiere totalidad e inclusión sin límites.
「universal」は、例外なくすべての人や物事に適用されることを表します。「universal truth」(普遍的真理)や「universal healthcare」(国民皆保険)などのフレーズでよく使われ、すべての人に平等に影響することを示します。この言葉は、あらゆる境界を越えた完全性と包括性を示唆します。
'universal'은 예외 없이 모든 사람이나 모든 것에 적용되는 것을 나타냅니다. 'universal truth'(보편적 진리)이나 'universal healthcare'(보편적 의료)처럼 모든 사람에게 동등하게 영향을 미치는 것을 나타내는 데 자주 쓰입니다. 이 단어는 모든 경계를 넘어선 완전성과 포용성을 시사합니다.

Examples

  1. Music is often described as a universal language.
    音乐常被描述为一种世界通用的语言。
    La música se describe a menudo como un lenguaje universal.
    音楽はしばしば世界共通の言語と言われています。
    음악은 흔히 세계 공통의 언어라고 불립니다.
  2. The government is considering introducing universal basic income.
    政府正在考虑引入全民基本收入。
    El gobierno está considerando introducir una renta básica universal.
    政府はユニバーサル・ベーシック・インカムの導入を検討しています。
    정부는 보편적 기본소득 도입을 검토하고 있습니다.
  3. There was universal agreement that something needed to change.
    大家一致同意需要做出改变。
    Hubo un acuerdo universal de que algo tenía que cambiar.
    何かを変える必要があるという点で全員一致しました。
    무언가를 바꿔야 한다는 점에 대해 만장일치로 동의했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'universel', from Latin 'universalis' meaning 'of or belonging to all', from 'universus' (all together, whole), from 'uni-' (one) + 'versus' (turned), past participle of 'vertere' (to turn). Literally 'turned into one'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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