common denominator

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ˌcommon deˈnominator noun [countableC]

1 MIan attitude or quality that all the different members of a group have 〔一组中不同成员的〕共同点

The common denominator of both types of novel is the vulnerable threatened heroine.

这两类小说的共同点是女主人公都感情脆弱，而且受人胁迫。

2 the lowest common denominator BAD BEHAVIOUR OR ACTIONSthe least attractive, least intelligent people or features in a situation 最无知的人[特点]；最无趣的人[特点]

trashy TV programs that appeal to the lowest common denominator

满足低级趣味的低劣电视节目

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the lowest common denominator• They produce trashy TV programs that appeal to the lowest common denominator.

3. HMN technical a number that can be divided exactly by all the denominators (=bottom number) in a set of fractions 公分母

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common denominator• The common denominator in these two election campaigns was money.

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