it is customary to do sth
it 是形式主语,真正的主语是后面的动词不定式,用来说明某种做法符合习俗。
It is customary to remove your shoes before entering the house.
进屋前脱鞋是惯例。
依照习俗的;按惯例的;依习俗持有的;符合习俗或惯例的;依照习俗的;习惯上的;由习俗持有或保持的
usual; commonly done or used
符合习俗或惯例的
In accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage.
依照习俗的;习惯上的
in accordance with convention or custom
由习俗持有或保持的
Holding or held by custom.
常用的;通常的
commonly used or practiced; usual
It is customary to exchange gifts at Christmas.
圣诞节时交换礼物是符合习俗的。
用法提示:customary 是形容词,用在 It is customary to... 结构中,表示“(做某事)符合习俗”。
AI contextual example
They sat in their customary places around the table.
他们坐在桌子四周自己惯常的位置上。
用法提示:customary 作定语修饰 places,表示“惯常的、通常的”。
AI contextual example
As was customary, he waited for everyone to be served before eating.
按照惯例,他等所有人都上菜后才开始吃。
用法提示:customary 在 As was customary 中作表语,表示“按惯例的”。
AI contextual example
it 是形式主语,真正的主语是后面的动词不定式,用来说明某种做法符合习俗。
It is customary to remove your shoes before entering the house.
进屋前脱鞋是惯例。
用 for 引出不定式的逻辑主语,说明对某人而言按习俗应当怎么做。
It is customary for guests to bring a small gift.
按惯例,客人会带上一份小礼物。
as is customary 是固定说法,用来说明前面提到的情况符合惯例;如指过去,可说 as was customary。
She arrived at nine, as is customary in this office.
她九点到的,这在这个办公室是惯例。
grammar · medium
易错句子In many countries, it is a customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
正确表达In many countries, it is customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
customary 是形容词,在 It is customary to do sth 这个句型里作表语,前面不能加冠词 a/an。误加 a 是因为把它当成了可数名词(受了汉语“这是一种习俗”里“一种”的影响),但此处放在 is 后面的是形容词,不是名词。
grammar · medium
易错句子I am customary to getting up early.
正确表达I am accustomed to getting up early.
表示“某人习惯于做某事”要用形容词 accustomed,搭配 be accustomed to doing sth。customary 的意思是“符合习俗的、惯常的”,描述的是风俗惯例,不能表示个人的习惯。两词都与 custom 同源、汉语又都可译作“习惯的”,所以容易混用;此外 accustomed to 后面接动名词 getting,不能接动词原形。
grammar · medium
易错句子Eating dumplings on New Year's Eve is a local customary in northern China.
正确表达Eating dumplings on New Year's Eve is a local custom in northern China.
customary 只有形容词词性,不能充当名词。a local ___ 这个位置需要名词中心词,指“习俗”这件事本身要用名词 custom。汉语里“习俗的/习俗”是同一个词根,容易直接拿形容词填进名词的位置。
按习俗(做某事)是惯例
It is customary to give a gift at Chinese New Year.
在中国新年赠送礼物是一种习俗。
惯常做法;习俗
Wearing black to funerals is a customary practice in many cultures.
在许多文化中,穿黑色参加葬礼是一种习俗。
习惯法
The tribe is governed by customary law rather than written statutes.
这个部落由习惯法而非成文法管辖。
传统权利;习惯权利
Local farmers have a customary right to use the common land.
当地农民享有使用公地的传统权利。
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按照惯例
As is customary, the chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
按照惯例,主席以简短讲话开启了会议。
惯常的问候方式
A handshake is the customary greeting in business settings here.
在这里的商务场合,握手是惯常的问候方式。