“被普遍认可的”可以用英语表达为 “widely recognized”、“universally acknowledged” 或 “generally accepted”。具体使用哪个表达取决于语境和强调的侧重点:
1、 widely recognized:
强调认可的广泛性,即被很多人或很多地方所认可。
示例:This theory is widely recognized in the academic community.(这一理论在学术界被普遍认可。)
2、 universally acknowledged:
强调认可的普遍性,即几乎所有人都认可。
示例:It is universally acknowledged that education is the key to success.(人们普遍认为,教育是成功的关键。)
3、 generally accepted:
强调认可的普遍性,但语气可能稍弱于“universally acknowledged”,更侧重于大多数人的接受。
示例:This practice is generally accepted in the industry.(这种做法在行业内被普遍接受。)