common sense

IPA/ˌkɒmən ˈsens/
IPA/ˌkɑːmən ˈsens/

common sense — 名詞

1. the ability to judge situations in a practical, sensible way by using everyday e

1.名詞B1
釋義

常識

依據生活經驗做出合理判斷的能力

the ability to judge situations in a practical, sensible way by using everyday experience rather than special training or knowledge — for example, knowing to keep a safe distance from a fire, or checking prices before making a large purchase.

例句

As a new driver, Isabela used common sense and kept her distance from the truck.

身為新手駕駛，Isabela 運用了常識，與卡車保持距離。

common sense + verb for precautionary action

It is just common sense that you should wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

騎腳踏車時戴安全帽，這是基本的常識。

It is just common sense that... — pattern for obvious truths

常見搭配
  • use common sense
  • have common sense
  • common sense tells / says / advises
  • common sense prevails
  • it's common sense to...
同義詞
  • practical wisdom

    more formal; emphasises experience gained over time

  • sound judgment

    focuses on the quality of a decision rather than the ability

  • good sense

    nearly identical in meaning; slightly more informal

反義詞
  • foolishness

    acting without thought or caution

  • nonsense

    ideas or statements that show a lack of judgment

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — never use 'a common sense' or 'common senses'. Frequently appears as the subject of verbs like 'tells', 'warns', 'says', and 'suggests'.

常見錯誤

She has a good common sense.
She has good common sense.
Common sense is uncountable and does not take the article 'a'.
Use your common senses.
Use your common sense.
The noun form is always singular.

同根字

  • common-sense
    形容詞B2
  • commonsensical
    形容詞C1

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常用片語

  • matter of common sense
  • contrary to common sense
  • common sense tells you