normal/ˋnɔrmḷ; ˈnɔːm$l/adj 1 usual, typical, or expected [→ abnormal] 平常的﹔典型的﹔意料之中的: He just wanted a normal life. 他只想过正常的生活。I’ll be glad when things get back to normal . 一切恢复正常我会很高兴的。The test was done in the normal way . 测试是按正常方式进行的。It's normal to feel nervous before an operation. 手术之前觉得紧张是正常的。quite/perfectly normal His voice sounded perfectly normal. 他的声音听上去完全正常。THESAURUS 同类词ordinary – not special or unusual 普通的: an ordinary day 普通的一天average – typical of a normal person or thing 平常的: the average family 一般家庭standard – used about products or methods that are the most usual type〔产品或方法〕标准的: We only sell shoes in standard sizes. 我们只卖标准尺码的鞋。routine – used about something that is done regularly and is part of a normal system 例行的: a routine check of the plane 对飞机的例行检查conventional – used when comparing a piece of equipment, method etc that has been used for a long time with something that is new and different〔设备﹑方法等〕传统的: microwaves and conventional ovens 微波炉和传统的烤箱NATURAL12 someone who is normal is mentally and physically healthy and behaves like most other people〔精神及身体状况〕正常的: a perfectly normal little boy 身心完全正常的小男孩