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

generaladjective

uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/

general adjective (COMMON)

B2 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.

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.

in general

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.

B2 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?

be in the general interest formal

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.

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.

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General

abstract
abstraction
abstractly
across-the-board
all-purpose
board
generally
helicopter view
impressionistic
in all idiom
large
largely
principle
sense
simply
substantially
the big/bigger picture idiom
thing
whole
widely

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Useful or advantageous

general adjective (NOT DETAILED)

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.

the general

things considered as a unit and without giving attention to details:

His book moves from the general to the particular.

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General

abstract
abstraction
abstractly
across-the-board
all-purpose
board
generally
helicopter view
impressionistic
in all idiom
large
largely
principle
sense
simply
substantially
the big/bigger picture idiom
thing
whole
widely

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general adjective (NOT LIMITED)

B2 including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few:

general knowledge

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 UN

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General

abstract
abstraction
abstractly
across-the-board
all-purpose
board
generally
helicopter view
impressionistic
in all idiom
large
largely
principle
sense
simply
substantially
the big/bigger picture idiom
thing
whole
widely

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People in charge of or controlling other people

Bosses & managers

generalnoun [ C ]

uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/

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.

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.

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Ranks in the Army

brigadier
brigadier general
col
colonel
Corp
corporal
field marshal
lance corporal
Lieut
major
major general
private
sarge
sergeant
sergeant major
Sgt
staff officer
subaltern

单词	general
释义	Contents adjective (3) general (COMMON) general (NOT DETAILED) general (NOT LIMITED) noun (1) general (1) Contents adjective (1) general (COMMON) noun (1) general (OFFICER) Contents adjective (3) general (1) general (2) general (3) English American Business generaladjective uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/ general adjective (COMMON) B2 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. 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. in general 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. B2 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? be in the general interest formal 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. 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words General abstract abstraction abstractly across-the-board all-purpose board generally helicopter view impressionistic in all idiom large largely principle sense simply substantially the big/bigger picture idiom thing whole widely See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Useful or advantageous general adjective (NOT DETAILED) 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. the general things considered as a unit and without giving attention to details: His book moves from the general to the particular. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words General abstract abstraction abstractly across-the-board all-purpose board generally helicopter view impressionistic in all idiom large largely principle sense simply substantially the big/bigger picture idiom thing whole widely See more results » general adjective (NOT LIMITED) B2 including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few: general knowledge 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 UN Thesaurus: synonyms and related words General abstract abstraction abstractly across-the-board all-purpose board generally helicopter view impressionistic in all idiom large largely principle sense simply substantially the big/bigger picture idiom thing whole widely See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: People in charge of or controlling other people Bosses & managers generalnoun [ C ] uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/ 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. 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Ranks in the Army brigadier brigadier general col colonel Corp corporal field marshal lance corporal Lieut major major general private sarge sergeant sergeant major Sgt staff officer subaltern generaladjective us/ˈdʒen·rəl, -ə·rəl/ general adjective (COMMON) involving or relating to most people, things, or conditions, esp. when these are considered as a unit; not particular or specific: the general standard of living This book is intended for the general reader (= one who does not have special knowledge). He has only a general knowledge of anatomy (= does not have detailed information about it). In general (= In most cases), women live longer than men. generalnoun [ C ] us/ˈdʒen·rəl, -ə·rəl/ general noun [ C ] (OFFICER) a military officer of the highest rank generaladjective uk/ˈdʒenərəl/us including a lot of things or subjects rather than being limited to only one or a few: Only a third of the general population are willing to haggle over the price of something they want to buy. Market demand for all our products remains strong, reflecting continued growth in the general economy. Let me describe the finances in general terms without being specific. HR, WORKPLACE used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of all or part of an organization or company: Mike Black, general manager at the plant, said only a small percentage of the workforce were members of the union. the General Secretary of the UN General Director in general also as a general rule usually, or in most situations: In general, British management style is known for its individuality. "Housing as a general rule follows jobs," Terry said. See also attorney general director general
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generaladjective

general adjective (COMMON)

general adjective (NOT DETAILED)

general adjective (NOT LIMITED)

generalnoun [ C ]

generaladjective

general adjective (COMMON)

generalnoun [ C ]

general noun [ C ] (OFFICER)

generaladjective