norm
n
1 (usu with the when sing 作单数时通常与the连用) standard or pattern that is typical (of a group, etc) 标准; 规范
Criminal behaviour seems to be the norm in this neighbourhood. 犯罪行为似乎是这一带的正常现象.
You must adapt to the norms of the society you live in. 在社会中生活就要遵循社会行为准则.
2 [C] (in some industries) amount of work expected or required in a working day (在某些工业中)每一工作日的标准工作量
fulfil one's norm 完成自己一日的标准工作量
There's a production norm below which each worker must not fall. 每个工人的产量都不得低於生产指标.
Are there any hobbies or sports you particularly like?
但是,如果你喜欢读中文的短篇小说。
Even before India won independence from its British rulers, it was clear that Gandhi was the key figure and leader in the struggle of 380 million Indians to govern themselves.