generic

1. ADJ You use generic to describe something that refers or relates to a whole class of similar things. 通用的

Parmesan is a generic term used to describe a family of hard Italian cheeses. 巴尔马干酪是一个用来描述一类坚硬的意大利奶酪的通用名称。

2. ADJ A generic drug or other product is one that does not have a trademark and that is known by a general name, rather than the manufacturer's name. 非注册商标的 (药等产品)

Doctors sometimes prescribe cheaper generic drugs instead of more expensive brand names. 医生有时开比较便宜的非注册商标的药品，而不开比较昂贵的品牌药。

3. N-COUNT Generic is also a noun. 非注册商标的药品

The programme saved $11 million in 1988 by substituting generics for brand-name drugs. 这项计划以未注册商标的药品取代品牌药，在1988年节省了1100万美元。