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.
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
We've still got a little food and water and maybe by tomorrow morning the weather will have cleared up.