[] done or shared by all members of a group of people; involving a whole group of society 集体的；共有的；群体的◆It was a collective effort to get the project finished on time. 这项目能按时完成是集体努力的结果。⨁a collective effort / decision 集体努力／决策⨁collective action / decision-making / management / ownership / responsibility 集体行动／决策／管理／所有制／负责▸colˈlectively
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◆The management board is collectively responsible for all decisions. 管理委员会对所有决策集体负责。