standard

/ˈstændərd/

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

中文释义：标准；水准；规范

The company's products must meet international safety standards before being exported.

该公司的产品在出口前必须达到国际安全标准。

Living standards have improved significantly in many developing countries over the past decade.

过去十年中，许多发展中国家的生活水平显著提高。