generic
generic — 形容詞
- genericpositive
- more genericcomparative
- most genericsuperlative
1. describing a whole class or category of things rather than a specific item — for
通用的
適用於整體類別而非特定項目
describing a whole class or category of things rather than a specific item — for example, 'bird' is a generic term that covers sparrows, eagles, and penguins.
Furniture is a generic word for objects like tables, chairs, and beds.
「傢俱」是一個統稱，涵蓋桌子、椅子和床這類物品。
generic word for [category]
When you say 'citrus fruit', you use a generic term that covers oranges and lemons.
當你說「柑橘類水果」時，你使用的是涵蓋柳橙和檸檬的通用詞。
Dr. Meera used a generic label for the group instead of naming each plant.
Meera 醫生用了統稱來指這組植物，而不是一一說出每種植物名稱。
generic label for a group
In biology class, Tamar learned that 'mammal' is a generic category covering dogs and whales.
在生物課上，Tamar 學到「哺乳動物」是一個涵蓋狗和鯨魚的通用類別。
Is there a generic name for all these different types of screws and bolts?
這些各種不同的螺絲和螺栓有沒有統稱？
- generic term
- generic name
- generic label
- generic category
- generic description
- generic word for
- specific
refers to one particular item rather than a class
- individual
emphasises single items rather than groups
文法句型
generic + noun (term, name, label, category)
generic word for [category]
用法筆記
Often modifies nouns like 'term,' 'name,' 'label,' and 'category,' where the noun being described represents a supercategory that includes multiple specific items.
常見錯誤
2. sold under its chemical or common name rather than a brand name, typically at a
非專利；學名
不受商標保護的藥品或產品
sold under its chemical or common name rather than a brand name, typically at a lower price because the original manufacturer's legal protection has expired — used especially for drugs and consumer products.
The pharmacist recommended a generic version of the allergy medicine at half the price.
藥劑師推薦了價格一半的過敏藥學名藥版本。
generic version of [brand-name drug]
Many hospitals buy generic drugs to lower their costs while still offering effective treatment.
許多醫院購買學名藥來降低成本，同時仍提供有效的治療。
Feng chose the generic painkiller over the brand-name one because both worked the same way.
Feng 選擇了非專利止痛藥而非品牌藥，因為兩者的作用方式相同。
generic painkiller vs brand-name
The store sells generic cleaning products in plain white bottles with simple labels.
這家商店販售無品牌清潔產品，包裝是簡單的白色瓶子和標籤。
When the patent ended, other companies began selling a generic version of the heart medication.
專利到期後，其他公司開始販售這種心臟藥的學名藥版本。
- generic drug
- generic version
- generic product
- generic medication
- generic painkiller
- generic brand
- non-proprietary
more formal; used in legal and regulatory contexts
- unbranded
focuses on the absence of a brand name; common in retail
- no-name
informal; slightly negative tone, implies cheap or low-status
- brand-name
sold under a specific company's registered trademark
- proprietary
legally owned and controlled by a particular company
文法句型
generic + noun (drug, version, product, medication)
generic + noun vs brand-name + noun
用法筆記
Common in medical and pharmaceutical contexts. The opposite is 'brand-name' or 'proprietary.' Also used for non-medical products such as groceries and household cleaners.
常見錯誤
3. bland and ordinary in a way that shows no imagination or distinctive character —
無創意；平淡
缺乏獨特風格或原創性
bland and ordinary in a way that shows no imagination or distinctive character — for example, a generic hotel room that looks exactly like every other chain hotel.
The hotel room had generic furniture that looked the same as every other chain hotel.
這間飯店房間的家具很普通，跟其他連鎖飯店看起來都一樣。
generic furniture — lacking distinctive character
Critics called the film generic and said it copied scenes from several older movies.
影評人說這部電影毫無新意，還抄襲了幾部老片的場景。
Ayana felt the wedding speech was too generic — it could have been written for anyone.
Ayana 覺得這場婚禮致詞太過制式化——任何人來都適用。
Instead of a generic greeting card, William made one himself with a funny drawing.
William 沒有買千篇一律的賀卡，而是自己畫了一張有趣的卡片。
The job interview felt scripted and generic, with the same questions every candidate gets.
這場工作面試感覺像是照稿演出且一成不變，問題跟每個求職者問的都一樣。
felt scripted and generic
- generic furniture
- generic design
- generic response
- generic greeting card
- generic décor
- generic look
- unoriginal
directly states a lack of new ideas; slightly more negative
- cookie-cutter
informal, vivid; suggests mass-produced identical design
- standardised
can be neutral or positive; 'generic' is always negative in this sense
文法句型
generic + noun (design, response, speech, décor)
feel/look/be + generic
用法筆記
Carries a mildly negative connotation — describes something disappointing because of its lack of originality. Not interchangeable with 'general' in this sense.
常見錯誤
generic — 名詞
- genericsingular
- genericsplural
1. an item for sale, most often a medication, that does not carry a company's regis
學名藥
無品牌商標的藥品或產品
an item for sale, most often a medication, that does not carry a company's registered trademark — usually priced lower because the original patent protections have expired.
The doctor prescribed a generic instead of the brand-name drug to save the patient money.
醫生開了學名藥而非品牌藥，以幫病人省錢。
prescribed a generic instead of the brand-name drug
Élise checked whether the store sold a generic or a brand-name product.
Élise 確認這家店賣的是學名藥還是品牌產品。
When the patent expired, several companies began producing a generic of the same medication.
專利到期後，多家公司開始生產同一種藥物的學名藥。
producing a generic of [medication]
The pharmacy offers both the brand-name medicine and a cheaper generic on the next shelf.
藥房同時提供品牌藥和旁邊貨架上較便宜的學名藥。
Hugo asked the pharmacist whether a generic was available for the cream the doctor ordered.
Hugo 問藥劑師，醫生開的那條藥膏是否有學名藥可用。
- buy a generic
- prescribe a generic
- sell a generic
- switch to a generic
- generic for [drug]
- generic drug
more explicit; avoids confusion with other types of generic products
- no-name brand
informal; focuses on the absence of brand recognition
- off-patent drug
technical; emphasises the legal status of an expired patent
- brand-name drug
the original trademarked product made by a specific company
文法句型
buy/prescribe/sell/take + a generic
generic for [drug name]
用法筆記
Most commonly used for prescription and over-the-counter drugs, but can refer to any product sold without a brand name. Often contrasted with 'brand-name product' or 'proprietary product.'
常見錯誤
同根字
- generically副詞B2
- generality名詞C1
- generalize動詞B2
- generalization名詞C1