新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

generic

英 [dʒɪˈnerɪk]

[ADJ, NOUN]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

1. 通用的
You use generic to describe something that refers or relates to a whole class of similar things.
双语例句
例：
Parmesan is a generic term used to describe a family of hard Italian cheeses.
帕尔马干酪是意大利硬奶酪的通称。
2. （药等产品）非注册商标的
A generic drug or other product is one that does not have a trademark and that is known by a general name, rather than the manufacturer's name.
双语例句
例：
Doctors sometimes prescribe cheaper generic drugs instead of more expensive brand names.
医生有时会开比较便宜的非专利药，而不开比较昂贵的品牌药。

NOUN. 名词

generics
1. [C 可数名词] 非注册商标的药品或其他产品
A generic is a drug or other product that does not have a trademark and that is known by a general name, rather than the manufacturer's name.
双语例句
例：
The programme saved £5 million in 1988 by substituting generics for brand-name drugs.
这项计划以未注册商标的药品取代品牌药，在1988年节省了500万英镑。

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