音标：['dʒenәrәl]
n. 一般, 将军, 大体
a. 全面的, 大体的, 总的, 一般的, 普遍的
n. 常规
【计】 常规
【医】 一般的, 全身性, 广泛的
相关词组:
in general
在线英汉词典
general的短语、例句：
general
adj
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(a) affecting all or most people, places or things 普遍的; 全面的
a generallowering of standards 标准的全面降低
The announcement was met with general rejoicing. 该项宣布受到普遍的欢迎.
a matter of general interest, concern, etc 公众感兴趣、 关心等的事情
Once quite rare, they are now in general use, ie used by most people. 那些东西一度非常罕见, 现在已普遍使用.
That man´s a general nuisance, ie to most people at most times. 那男子处处招人讨厌.
the general public, ie the majority of (ordinary) people 人民大众
a general meeting, strike, etc 全体会议、 总罢工
The bad weather has been fairly general, ie has affected most areas. 这恶劣的天气影响大部分地区.
The general impression was (ie Most people thought) that it had improved. 普遍认为情况已有改善.
(b) [attrib 作定语]
not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing or to a particular time; overall 整体的（不局限於一人, 一事或一时）; 总的
There is still some weakness in the legs, but her general condition is good. 她双腿仍有些软弱无力, 但总的情况尚好.
The opening chapter gives a general overview of the subject. 开篇第一章是对主题的概述.
The old building was in a general state ofdecay/disrepair. 这古老建筑物整体上已残破了[失修].2
(a) not specialized in subject matter 非专门的; 一般的; 普遍的
a general degree 普通学位
general knowledge,sciences, studies, etc 一般的知识、 科学、 研究等
We kept the conversation/discussion fairly general. 我们谈话[讨论]的内容一直相当广泛.
(b) [attrib 作定语]
not specialized or limited in range of work, use, activity, etc 非专门的或不局限於某工作、 用途、 活动等范围的
a general hospital 综合医院
the general reader 一般读者
a general factotum, ie servant or assistant able to do all kinds of work 杂务总管.
3 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
normal; usual 正常的; 常规的; 通常的
The general practice in such cases is to apply for a court order. 处理这类案件的常规做法是请求法院发出指令.
a general principle (ie one true of most cases) to which there may be several exceptions 可能有若干例外的一般原则
In the general way of things (ie Usually) not much happens here. 通常此地不多见.
4 showing the chief aspects of sth; not detailed; vague 大致的; 不详细的; 笼统的
His description was too general to be of much use. 他的描述很笼统, 用处不大.
My general impression was that it was quite good. 大致上我觉得那相当好.
bear a general resemblance to sb/sth 与某人[某事物]大致相似
speak/write in general terms 措辞笼统地说[写].
5 [attrib 作定语]
(often in titles with a capital letter and following the n 常作大写, 用於头衔, 置名词之後) chief; head 总的; 首席的
the general manager 总经理
the Attorney, Inspector, Governor, Secretary, etc General 首席检察官、 监察长、 总督、 总书记.
6 (idm 习语) as a general `rule in most cases 在通常情况下; 一般而言. be caviare to the general => caviare. in `general mainly; mostly; usually 总的说来; 大体上; 通常
In general her work has been good, but this essay is dreadful. 总的说来, 她的作品不错, 不过这篇文章糟透了. general, n army officer of very high rank, esp an officer in the British Army below the rank of field marshal 将军; （尤指英国的）陆军上将
a four-star general, ie in the US army 四星上将（美国陆军）
[attrib 作定语]
General Roberts 罗伯茨上将. =>App 9 见附录9. generalship n [U] skill and leadership (as) of a general, esp in battle 将军的才能, 将才（尤指作战中表现出的）.
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