(oftenthe norm) [, ]the usual or expected amount, number, situation, etc.定额；标准◆Spending on IT was about four per cent below the norm this quarter.本季度信息技术方面的支出大约比标准低百分之四。◆profits far above industry norms远高于行业标准的利润⨁above / below the norm高于／低于标准⨁twice / double / ten times the norm比标准多一倍／九倍⨁to be / become the norm成为标准 () [] a required or agreed standard, amount, maximum, etc.标准；定额；定量◆bringing the system in line with international norms使这个系统达到国际标准