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词组 general
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general /ˈdʒenərəl/ adjective [usually before noun] 1. describing or relating to only the main features or parts of something, not the detailsnounsa general description/account/overview/outline There is a general description of the company’s work.general information The website gives you some general information about the area.a general introduction This book is a good general introduction to the subject.a general idea/impression I hope you get the general idea of what we are trying to do.a general comment/remark/point/observation I will start by making a few general comments. | I would just like to make a couple of general points.general suggestions/advice/guidance The leaflet gives general advice on choosing courses.a general discussion There will be a general discussion about the situation in the Middle East.the general principle/approach The general principle is that you can use enough force in order to defend yourself.phrasesin a general way/in general terms We began talking in a general way about the project. | He explained his objections in general terms.in a general sense In a general sense, he is right.ANTONYMS specific2. among most people, or concerning most things or situationsnounsa general belief/feeling There is a general belief that economic growth is more important than protecting the environment.a general sense of sth The general sense of optimism is very noticeable.the general conclusion The general conclusion from the research is that cellphones are not harmful to health.general support/agreement/praise There was general support for the idea.general concern/confusion There is general concern about the impact of the changes.a general lack of sth In the US there is a general lack of interest in global politics.a general trend/pattern/direction The general trend is for oil prices to increase.a general improvement/decline We have seen a general decline in the size of families.phrasesas a general rule (=used when saying that something is usually true) As a general rule, vegetable oils are better for you than animal fats.THESAURUS: generalways of saying that something is true in most cases in general used when saying that something is usually true in most situations, or about most people or things: In general, temporary jobs are less well-paid. | In general, the bigger a company becomes, the harder it is to maintain customer satisfaction. generally another way of saying ‘in general’, which is often used before a verb. Generally can also be used to say that most people have a particular opinion: Women generally live longer than men. | Newton is generally regarded as the father of modern science. generally speaking/as a rule other ways of saying ‘in general’: Generally speaking, large breeds of dog are becoming less popular. | He’s a singer who doesn’t do interviews, as a rule. | The graduates are, generally speaking, a confident and articulate group of young people. mostly/mainly/largely used when saying that something is true about most people or things, or about most of something. Largely is slightly more formal than mostly or mainly: The disease mainly affects women. | Their attempts were largely unsuccessful. | The students were mostly French and German, but there were a few Japanese students too. for the most part used when saying that something is true in most cases, but not in every case: These problems have for the most part been resolved. | For the most part, the gangs were made up of boys aged between 11 and 16. by and large/on the whole used for saying that something is true in most ways or in most cases: The project was, by and large, a success. | On the whole, people were very friendly.
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