norm
/nɔ:m; nɔrm/ 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.