英语词汇“general”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	general
释义	general —general /ˈdʒen.^ər.^əl/ aep /-ɚ-/ Ⅰ adjective (COMMON) 1 B2 involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit: » The general feeling at the meeting was that a vote should be taken.» There is general concern about rising crime rates.» My general impression of the place was good.» The talk is intended to be of general interest (= of interest to most people).» _{UK FORMAL} Rain will become more general in the southeast during the afternoon.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General in general 2 B1 (_ALSO as a general rule) usually, or in most situations: » In general, men are taller than women.» As a general rule, we don't allow children in the bar.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General 3 B2 considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of them: » So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general?Thesaurus⁺: ↑General be in the general interest _FORMAL 4 F0 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.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Useful or advantageousWord Builder:–Nouns: generalization–Adjectives: general–Verbs: generalize–Adverbs: generally • • • Extra 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. Ⅱ adjective (NOT DETAILED) 1 B1 not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information: » What he said was very general.» The school aims to give children a general background in a variety of subjects.» I'm not an expert, so I can only speak in general terms on this matter.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General the general 2 F0 things considered as a unit and without giving attention to details: » His book moves from the general to the particular.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General Ⅲ adjective (NOT LIMITED) 1 B2 including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few: » general knowledgeThesaurus⁺: ↑General 2 F0 used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of a whole organization or company: » the general manager» the General Secretary of the UNThesaurus⁺: ↑People in charge of or controlling other people , ↑Bosses, managers and directorsThesaurus⁺: ↑Bosses, managers and directors , ↑People in charge of or controlling other people Ⅳ noun [C] ► F0 (_ALSO General) an officer of very high rank, especially in the army: » He was promoted to the rank of general.» General Brown/Roger Brown» [as form of address] Thank you, General.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Ranks in the Army • • • Extra 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.
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