universal

common, ordinary, commonplace, general, usual, popular, universal

名词 universal:

1. (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
   同义词：linguistic universal
2. (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
   同义词：universal proposition
3. a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
4. coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
   同义词：universal joint

形容词 universal:

1. of worldwide scope or applicability
   同义词：cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, worldwide, world-wide
2. applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
3. adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations

1. Music has been called the universal language.
   人们称音乐为世界的语言。
2. His courage compels universal admiration.
   他的勇气不禁令人肃然起敬。
3. English is referred to as a universal language.
   英文被称为世界语言。
4. When was universal suffrage introduced in your country?
   贵国是什么时候实行普选权的？
5. The condition of being universal; universality.
   普遍特征作为普遍的条件; 普遍性
6. Overpopulation is a universal problem.
   人口过多是全球性的问题。
7. Television provides universal entertainment.
   电视提供大众化的娱乐。