norm/nɔrm; nɔːm/ n [C] 1 the norm what is usual or average 标准,规范; 常规: Unemployment is becoming the norm here. 失业已成了这里的正常现象。 2 [C usually plural 一般用复数] the usual and acceptable way of behaving 〔行为〕准则: the values and norms of civilized society 文明社会的信仰和准则