| 单词 | universally |
| 释义 | universally (once / 636 pages) adv Use the adverb universally to emphasize that something is done — or felt, or believed — in every single case. If your new haircut is universally loved, it means that everyone, everywhere — with no exceptions — is a fan of your super short bangs. You might also describe getting a filling at the dentist as universally disliked, or a brilliant sunny day as universally cheering after a week of rain. The root is Latin, the word universalis, "of or belonging to all," which in turn comes from universus, "whole or entire." When a feeling or belief belongs to everyone, everywhere, it is held universally. WORD FAMILYuniversal: universalise, universalism, universality, universalize, universally, universals+/universalise: universalised, universalises, universalising/universalism: universalisms, universalist, universalistic/universality: universalities/universalize: universalized, universalizes, universalizing/universe: universal, universes USAGE EXAMPLESThere are too many variables at play for there to be a universally ideal day to buy an airline ticket. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) But the 2016 Alabama team is universally considered among the best to ever play college football. Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016) Certainly, no one from the E.P.A. or in local government is saying this part of Alaska is universally polluted. New York Times(Dec 25, 2016) adv everywhere people universally agree on this |
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