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generic

英  [dʒɪˈnerɪk]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    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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