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in general
gen·er·al G0077100 (jĕn′ər-əl)adj.1. Concerned with, applicable to, or affecting the whole or every member of a class or category: "subduing all her impressions as a woman, to something more general" (Virginia Woolf).2. Affecting or characteristic of the majority of those involved; prevalent: general discontent.3. Of or affecting the entire body: general paralysis.4. Being usually the case; true or applicable in most instances but not all: the general correctness of her decisions.5. a. Not limited in scope, area, or application: as a general rule.b. Not limited to or dealing with one class of things; diversified: general studies.6. Involving only the main features rather than precise details: a general grasp of the subject.7. Highest or superior in rank: the general manager.n.1. a. A commissioned rank in the US Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps that is above lieutenant general.b. One who holds this rank or a similar rank in another military organization.2. A general officer.3. A statement, principle, or fact that embraces or is applicable to the whole.4. General anesthesia.5. Archaic The public.Idiom: in general Generally.
[Middle English, from Latin generālis, from genus, gener-, kind; see genə- in Indo-European roots.]
gen′er·al·ness n.Synonyms: general, common, universal
These adjectives mean belonging to, relating to, or affecting the whole: the general welfare; a common enemy; universal military conscription.Antonym: particularThesaurus| Adv. | 1. | in general - without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general"generally, in the main |
Translationsgeneral (ˈdʒenərəl) adjective1. of, involving etc all, most or very many people, things etc. The general feeling is that he is stupid; His general knowledge is good although he is not good at mathematics. 普遍的 普遍的，总的 2. covering a large number of cases. a general rule. 一般的 一般的3. without details. I'll just give you a general idea of the plan. 大體的 大体的4. (as part of an official title) chief. the Postmaster General. (官員頭銜)長，長官(如:郵政署署長) ...长，首席的 noun in the British army, (a person of) the rank next below field marshal. General Smith. (英國)陸軍元帥以下的上將 （英国）陆军上将 ˈgeneralize, ˈgeneralise verb1. to make a general rule etc that can be applied to many cases, based on a number of cases. He's trying to generalize from only two examples. 概括，泛化 引出普遍性结论，推论 2. to talk (about something) in general terms. We should stop generalizing and discuss each problem separately. 籠統地談論 笼统地讲ˌgeneraliˈzation, ˌgeneraliˈsation noun 泛化, 概括 普遍化，概括 ˈgenerally adverb usually; by most people; on the whole. He is generally disliked; He generally wins. 一般地 一般地General Certificate of EducationGCEgeneral election an election in which the voters in every constituency are involved. 大選，普選 大选，普选 general practitionerGPgeneral store a shop that sells a wide range of goods. 百貨店 百货店，杂货店 as a general rule usually; in most cases. As a general rule, we don't employ unskilled workers. 一般說來 一般说来in general usually; in most cases; most of (a group of people etc). People in general were not very sympathetic; People were in general not very sympathetic. 一般地 一般地the general public the people of a town, country etc, considered as a group. 公眾 公众in general
in general1. Referring to an entire class or category of something, rather than a specific example. Cats in general are easier to take care of than dogs, but mine seems to be very high maintenance. I don't dislike romantic comedies in general, but I just haven't seen a lot of good ones.2. Typically; for the most part; generally. In general, my employees work hard. There are just a few who give me headaches every once in a while.See also: generalin generalreferring to the entire class being discussed; speaking of the entire range of possibilities; in most situations or circumstances. I like vegetables in general, but not beets. In general, I prefer a hotel room on a lower floor, but will take a higher room if it's special.See also: generalin general1. Referring to a group of persons or a subject as a whole, as opposed to particular ones. For example, I am speaking about contracts in general, or Girls in general mature at a younger age than boys. [Late 1300s] For an antonym, see in particular. 2. For the most part; commonly, usually. For example, In general the children behaved very well, or Our winters are quite mild in general. [Early 1700s] See also: generalin ˈgeneral in most cases; usually: The money is due to come on the first of every month; in general it arrives punctually, but at holiday times it’s sometimes late. OPPOSITE: in particularSee also: general in general Generally.See also: generalin general
Synonyms for in generaladv without distinction of one from othersSynonyms |