Yet there are places on Earth where we can begin to encounter time on these universal scales.
然而，在地球上的某些地方能让我们对此有一些认识。
魔鬼经济学
But as we all know, there is no universal scale of morality.
但众所周知，道德没有普遍适用的标准。
Journeys Through Geologic Time
Without a way to compare strata, there could be no universal time scale.
如果没有比较地层的方法，就 不可能有通用的时间尺度。
英语百科
Universal key
（重定向自Universal scale）
The universal key or universal scale is a concept employed in music theory in which specific notes or chord symbols in a key signature are replaced with numbers or Roman numerals, allowing for a discussion describing relationships between notes or chords that can be universally applied to all key signatures.