1.(普通知识) general [elementary] knowledge 短语和例子 卫生常识 elementary knowledge of hygiene and sanitation; 安全用电, 在我们村已成了常识。how to use electricity safely has become general knowledge in our village.2.(生活经验和见识) common sense; nous 短语和例子 进出口贸易方面的常识 common sense in import and export trade; 我靠常识判断。 i judge it by common sense. 他缺乏常识。 he is devoid of common sense.; he lacks common sense. 天冷了要穿得暖一点儿, 这是常识。 it's common sense to dress more warmly when it gets cold.; 常识课 general knowledge course; common knowledge