general
adjective uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/ us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
(COMMON)
B2 全体的，总的，普遍的
involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit
The general feeling is that justice was not served. 普遍的看法是这样做没有达成公平合理。
There is general concern about rising crime rates. 人们普遍对犯罪率上升感到担忧。
My general impression of the place was good. 我对这个地方总的印象很好。
The talk is intended to be of general interest (= of interest to most people). 这次商谈是要探讨大家普遍感兴趣的话题。
UK formal Rain will become more general in the southeast during the afternoon. 降雨范围将在下午进一步扩展到东南地区。
in generalB1 (also as a general rule)一般来说；通常；在一般情况下
usually, or in most situations
In general, men are taller than women. 一般来说，男人个子比女人高。
As a general rule, we don't allow children in the bar. 一般情况下，我们不允许儿童进入酒吧。
In general, these sorts of loans offer lower interest rates.
In general, more expensive shampoos are kinder to the scalp.
I'm not a great fan of detective novels as a general rule, but this one was fantastic.
I think in general, we have better restaurants here.
As a general rule, vegetable oils work better in this dish than butter.
B2 总的来说；从总体上看
considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it
So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general? 那么，除了踝部的伤病，你身体总的来说怎么样？
He needs to work on his science subjects but in general, he's making good progress.
She seems, in general, to be doing pretty well.
I think it's a really good school in general.
There's the odd thing that I criticize but, in general, it's a great city to live in.
be in the general interest formal 对大多数人有好处；符合公众利益
to be a good thing for the public
The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information. 政府只能说，透露更多的信息有损公众的利益。
Most people now accept, even grudgingly, that it's in the general interest to reduce car use.
Openness and transparency are in the general interest.
Surely it's in the general interest of taxpayers to review these policies?
No one would dispute that it's in the general interest to lower air pollution.
- More examples
- The general consensus in the office is that he's useless at his job.
- There was a general air of expectancy in the crowd.
- These are general criticisms which should not be taken personally.
- The performance of the car industry is a good pointer to the general economic health of the country.
- It would seem to be a general truth that nothing is as straightforward as it at first seems.
(NOT DETAILED)
B1 大体的；大致的；笼统的
not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information
What he said was very general. 他说得很笼统。
The school aims to give children a general background in a variety of subjects. 学校旨在向孩子们概要介绍各种学科的背景知识。
I'm not an expert, so I can only speak in general terms on this matter. 我不是专家，我只能泛泛地谈这个问题。
the general 一般事物；大致情况，总体情况
things considered as a unit and without giving attention to details
His book moves from the general to the particular. 他的书先介绍总体情况然后探讨具体问题。
(NOT LIMITED)
B2 一般性的；普通的；非专门的
including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few
general knowledge 常识
（用于头衔中，表示负责整个组织或公司）总管的，首席的，全面负责的
used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of a whole organization or company
the general manager 总经理
the General Secretary of the UN 联合国秘书长
general
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/ us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
(also General)（尤指陆军中的）将军
an officer of very high rank, especially in the army
He was promoted to the rank of general. 他被晋升为将军。
General Brown/Roger Brown 布朗将军／罗杰·布朗将军
[ as form of address ] Thank you, General. 谢谢，将军。
- More examples
- The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.
- He's a competent enough officer, but I doubt he'll ever make general.
- The general mustered his troops.
- The general has ordered a partial withdrawal of troops from the area.
- The general made some bellicose statements about his country's military strength.