/ˈstændəd ||; ˈstændɚd/noun[C] 1 a level of quality 水平；水平: We complained about the low standard of service in the hotel. 我们投诉那家旅馆服务水平低劣。This work is not up to your usual standard. 这个作品比不上你平常的水平。
2 a level of quality that you compare sth else with 标准: By European standardsthis is a very expensive city. 以欧洲的标准来说，这个城市的生活费很高。He is a brilliant player by any standard. 以任何标准衡量，他都是个出色的运动员。
3 [usu.pl] a level of behaviour that is morally acceptable 道德标准: Many people are worried about falling standards in modern society. 许多人为现代社会道德水平日趋低落而感到忧心。