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Pervasive Meaning in English

word

pɝˈveɪsɪv
per-VAY-siv
pəvˈeɪsɪv
puh-VAY-siv

释义

Present or spreading everywhere or in every part, often implying something is hard to avoid or escape.

用法与细微差别

"Pervasive" is formal and often negative—commonly used with problems, smells, technology, etc. Collocations: "pervasive influence", "pervasive problem", "pervasive smell". Not used for people. Similar words: "widespread" (neutral), "omnipresent" (very formal, often religious).

例句

Pollution is pervasive in many big cities.

basic

There is a pervasive smell of smoke after the fire.

basic

Corruption can be pervasive in some countries.

basic

Social media's influence has become pervasive in everyday life.

natural

A sense of uncertainty was pervasive during the crisis.

natural

Technology is so pervasive now that it's hard to disconnect.

natural