| 单词 | general |
| 释义 | general (dʒenrəl ) Word forms: generals 1. countable noun & title noun A general is a senior officer in the armed forces, usually in the army. He rose through the ranks to become a general. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ If you talk about the general situation somewhere or talk about something in general terms, you are describing the situation as a whole rather than considering its details or exceptions. The figures represent a general decline in employment. ...the general deterioration of English society. in general terms phrase If you describe something in general terms, you describe it without giving details. She recounted in very general terms some of the events of recent months. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use general to describe several items or activities when there are too many of them or when they are not important enough to mention separately. £2,500 for software is soon swallowed up in general costs. His firm took over the planting and general maintenance of the park last March. Synonyms: overall, complete, total, global 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ You use general to describe something that involves or affects most people, or most people in a particular group. The project should raise general awareness about bullying. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 If you describe something as general, you mean that it is not restricted to any one thing or area. ...a general ache radiating from the back of the neck. ...a general sense of well-being. ...raising the level of general physical fitness. 6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A general business offers a variety of services or goods rather than just one particular kind. They ran the general store and the farm dairy. 7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 General is used to describe a person's job, usually as part of their title, to indicate that they have complete responsibility for the administration of an organization or business. [business] He joined Sanders Roe, moving on later to become General Manager. 8. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] General workers do a variety of jobs which require no special skill or training. The farm employed a tractor driver and two general labourers. 9. graded adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] General is used to describe a person who has an average amount of knowledge or interest in a particular subject. This book is intended for the general reader rather than the student. Synonyms: ordinary, regular, usual, typical 10. See also generally 11. in general phrase B2 You use in general to indicate that you are talking about something as a whole, rather than about part of it. I think we need to improve our educational system in general. She had a confused idea of life in general. Synonyms: as a whole, generally, overall, altogether 12. in general phrase B1 You say in general to indicate that you are referring to most people or things in a particular group. People in general will support us. She enjoys a sterling reputation in law enforcement circles and among the community in general. 13. in general phrase B1 You say in general to indicate that a statement is true in most cases. In general, a child's joints are usually more supple and prone to dislocation than an adult's. Collocations: general anxiety With more general anxiety disorders, you'd again look to the family as to what has changed, or perhaps to a chemical imbalance in the brain. Times, Sunday Times The 31-year-old digital manager was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder seven years ago and has been on medication for the past five. The Sun It was quite a thing to worry about, on top of general anxiety over whether there would be any loo paper. Times, Sunday Times The scientists' fear index, measuring general anxiety on a scale from one to eight, has fallen from about 4.3 at the height of the crisis to approximately 3.5 last month. Times,Sunday Times In those with general anxiety disorder, these connections functionally seem to be less distinct, with greater gray matter in the central nucleus. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His subject was the many academics who write outside their field for a general audience, especially on politics. Times, Sunday Times Excitement remains key, and he searches for ambitious artists who enjoy communicating with a general audience. Times, Sunday Times By the 19th century, peepshows, with inspiration from stage scenery, found a more general audience. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It would be a pity if such shortcomings prevented an informed general audience from discovering the work of a writer who deserves wider appreciation. The Times Literary Supplement The couple had waited for two hours at the front of 30,000 pilgrims at the general audience. The Sun And as far as improving general awareness of spinal injury goes, it's also dodgy. Times, Sunday Times However, just as attitudes to concussion have changed, so has the general awareness of the game's dangers. Times, Sunday Times Beyond the general principles, specific codes of conduct were elaborated which concern sightseeing, general awareness activities, rambling activities and marine excursions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This center has meetings aimed at promoting public debate, raising general awareness and increasing understanding about the reconciliation process and knowledge of the other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Methods to raise general awareness often include television programs, documentary films, internet communications, and posters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When it comes to investing in recruitment, the general feeling is one of extreme caution. Computing (2010) The general feeling was that such objects " belonged "there. Molly Keane's Ireland (1993) `The general feeling seems to be that you are underemployed at present. TOY SHOP It was just a strong and general feeling of unfriendliness. TESTIMONIES If you want to protect your knees, remember that building up your general fitness, and the strength of the muscles supporting the knee, will help. Times, Sunday Times Smoking and general fitness were taken into account. Times, Sunday Times There was evidence also of the team's general fitness. Times, Sunday Times It's also a great way for people of all ages to burn some calories and to improve general fitness. Times, Sunday Times So we're going to have to skip that part and jump to the next bit, where we focus on muscle tone and general fitness. Times, Sunday Times On too many occasions their most accomplished players have contributed to a general impression of distracted torpor. Times, Sunday Times Imagine a combination of constant crying, being punched in the eyes, incessant rubbing and an eye infection, and you get the general impression. Times, Sunday Times Make sure that they give a general impression of the garden, not just details. Times, Sunday Times I get the general impression from his letter that he was in good shape. Times, Sunday Times The panel slotted back in, and there was no harm done, but it still wobbled when pressed, undermining the general impression of sturdiness. Times,Sunday Times They include resilience, adaptability, tenacity and general intelligence. Times, Sunday Times The entire leadership of the military, security services, general intelligence and military intelligence painted a stark picture for him of the reality on the ground. Times, Sunday Times Few people may actually be working on general intelligence per se, but their siloed advances are all dropped into the same soup. Times,Sunday Times Is it really general intelligence or simply a specific understanding of scientific concepts such as volume and density? Times, Sunday Times We now know a lot about 'general intelligence'. Times, Sunday Times The report highlighted a general lack of co-ordinated national and local action. Times, Sunday Times They see in us moral equivocation, infirmity of purpose and a general lack of courage. Times, Sunday Times The pastor chastised the congregation for their lack of commitment, poor attendance at services, and a general lack of support for programs. Christianity Today The general lack of antibiotics to deal with secondary bacterial infections, which are a common cause of very severe disease. Smithsonian Mag But despite its success, the sector has been criticised for a general lack of commercial understanding. Times, Sunday Times The awfulness of the service station became part of our national mythology, a metaphor for the general malaise of economic and cultural decline. Times, Sunday Times It may be accompanied by symptoms elsewhere, including muscular pain and stiffness, particularly around the shoulders, as well as general malaise and loss of energy. Times, Sunday Times Alas, a year ago the shares were worth two quid; the general malaise in the sector sent them back, and they were off ¼p at 145¼p on the latest trading statement. Times, Sunday Times There seems no logical reason, other than the general malaise in the mining sector, why the shares should have been marked lower. Times, Sunday Times Symptoms of bites include blistering at the site of the bite, and/or a general malaise lasting for several days. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sales of general merchandise, everything aside from food, have declined for ten quarters on the spin. Times, Sunday Times Meanwhile, sales by food and drink stores jumped by 26 per cent and general merchandise sales rose by 6.4 per cent. Times,Sunday Times In general merchandise, like electricals and home goods in particular, we were a bit samey. Times, Sunday Times General merchandise, particularly in womens-wear and homeware, has been hit. Times, Sunday Times The haulage industry has been hard hit by falls in demand from sectors ranging from construction to general merchandise, leaving workers furloughed. Times,Sunday Times I would describe the general mood as cautious optimism. Times, Sunday Times Looming interest-rate rises don't help the general mood, either. Times, Sunday Times So the questions are gentle, nothing more than invitations to support the general mood. Times, Sunday Times In the general mood of shock after last week the big players stayed silent. Times, Sunday Times My night sweats stopped and my general mood improved. The Sun Together, the criticisms call into question a general perception that the chancellor's handling of coronavirus compares favourably to the government's broader response. Times,Sunday Times The general perception in the markets, however, was different. Times, Sunday Times The general perception that the sport attracted the worst elements in society made him reluctant to admit his profession in polite company. Times, Sunday Times Or at least the general perception of one. Times, Sunday Times However, it could merely be a satirical comment on the general perception of banks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nor was such a general principle supportable. Times, Sunday Times (2008) No names, no pack drill, but he might be able to shed some light as to the general principle of the thing. KICK BACK (2002) Public international law contained no general principle of equal treatment of third countries. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The more general term 'technoference' refers to the way in which any form of technology can disrupt our human interactions. Times, Sunday Times The general term art, and particularly the technical arts have some overlap with science, in this latter sense. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These processes can be grouped together under the general term converting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Collectively the tibial and common fibular nerve makes up the general term sciatic nerve. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Historically, schools of theology have used the term worship as a general term which included both adoration and veneration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This ties in with the general theme of benevolence. The Times Literary Supplement That's the general theme as the sextet head off on their annual 'weekender' at a seaside resort. Times, Sunday Times These are unrelated except through a general theme: the everyday awkwardness that can arise when people act foolishly on impulse and then won't back down. Times, Sunday Times The general theme may be a quest for love. Times,Sunday Times Something in keeping with that general theme, right? Times, Sunday Times Instead of memorisation, players must rely on creativity and general understanding. Times,Sunday Times So when lip-reading, humans and computers rely on contextual clues — other words in the sentence and a more general understanding of grammar. Times, Sunday Times In terms of general understanding and strategy of the game, areas where memory can play an important part, humans are still far superior. Times, Sunday Times Whether or when to intervene will in the end depend on no clear doctrine, but on a general understanding that things must not be allowed to get out of hand. Times, Sunday Times My general understanding of business has improved. Times, Sunday Times But obviously it was incredibly embarrassing for me, on my first day as a very junior captain, working for this fearsome, very senior general. Times,Sunday Times He had to fight union opposition to job cuts, but his drive for productivity went to the top as he eliminated the three senior general manager roles. Times, Sunday Times The foreign secretary wanted a senior general court-martialled for criticising the extent of the government's defence cuts, it has been claimed. Times, Sunday Times A senior general asked broadcasters not to give airtime to the former prime minister. Times, Sunday Times But autocrats like to remind the international community that the senior general can play the long game too. Times, Sunday Times A top general manager could have a salary package worth more than 100,000. Times, Sunday Times Turkey's top general said this week that it would not be abandoned, vowing to send troops if required. Times, Sunday Times He served as an active commander-in-chief, naming his top generals and admirals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By 1977, these 3 groups formed 60% of the 22 top generals and 75% of the cabinet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their agents were placed in customs, immigration and police departments, and officers military intelligence even monitored other senior military officials, including top generals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 普通的, 将军 Japanese: 一般の, 将軍 |
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