pervasive

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++per·va·sive /pəˈveɪsɪv $ pər-/ adjective COMMONexisting everywhere 到处存在的，到处弥漫着的，遍布的 the pervasive influence of television 电视无所不在的影响 the all-pervasive mood of apathy 到处弥漫的冷漠情绪 —pervasiveness noun [uncountable]

Examples from the Corpus

pervasive• Though enunciation is given to such feelings on occasion, it is by no means pervasive.• The bad was the pervasive and inevitable corruption of morals and manners that accompanied such a compulsion for the luxurious.• In this dynamic perspective, pervasive and local features of style are equally parts of the pattern.• She argues that sexual discrimination remains a pervasive element in corporate culture.• Violence and crime are pervasive features of city life.• How effective is this pervasive imagery in achieving female conformity?• The high sun had burned off the pervasive mist and cleared heaven and earth.• Mr Izmailov cited pervasive pollution, bad weather, rampant poaching and over-fishing as the reasons for the declining catch.• Alcohol is still a pervasive problem with high - school students.• Again, we see the surprisingly pervasive role that presumptions of contextual appropriateness play in successful communication.• Apart from these tender moments, however, I struggled to quell a pervasive sense of emptiness inside.