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Ordinary Meaning in English

word

/ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/
OR-duh-nair-ee
/ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/
AW-di-nuh-ree

释义

Something ordinary is normal, common, or not special in any surprising way. It describes people, things, or events that seem usual in everyday life.

用法与细微差别

Often used in contrast with something special, unusual, or impressive: 'an ordinary day', 'ordinary people'. It is neutral in many contexts, but sometimes it can sound slightly negative, meaning boring or not very interesting. Common pattern: 'nothing ordinary about ...' means something is actually special.

例句

It was just an ordinary day at school.

basic

She lives in an ordinary house near the park.

basic

These are ordinary people with normal jobs.

basic

At first it looked ordinary, but then we noticed the hidden door.

natural

There’s nothing ordinary about the way she tells stories.

natural

I was expecting something amazing, but it turned out pretty ordinary.

natural