general
adj
1
(a) affecting all or most people, places or things 普遍的; 全面的
a generallowering of standards 標準的全面降低
The announcement was met with general rejoicing. 該項宣布受到普遍的歡迎.
a matter of general interest, concern, etc 公眾感興趣、 關心等的事情
Once quite rare, they are now in general use, ie used by most people. 那些東西一度非常罕見, 現在已普遍使用.
That man's a general nuisance, ie to most people at most times. 那男子處處招人討厭.
the general public, ie the majority of (ordinary) people 人民大眾
a general meeting, strike, etc 全體會議、 總罷工
The bad weather has been fairly general, ie has affected most areas. 這惡劣的天氣影響大部分地區.
The general impression was (ie Most people thought) that it had improved. 普遍認為情況已有改善.
(b) [attrib 作定語]
not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing or to a particular time; overall 整體的(不局限於一人, 一事或一時); 總的
There is still some weakness in the legs, but her general condition is good. 她雙腿仍有些軟弱無力, 但總的情況尚好.
The opening chapter gives a general overview of the subject. 開篇第一章是對主題的概述.
The old building was in a general state ofdecay/disrepair. 這古老建筑物整體上已殘破了[失修].2
(a) not specialized in subject matter 非專門的; 一般的; 普遍的
a general degree 普通學位
general knowledge,sciences, studies, etc 一般的知識、 科學、 研究等
We kept the conversation/discussion fairly general. 我們談話[討論]的內容一直相當廣泛.
(b) [attrib 作定語]
not specialized or limited in range of work, use, activity, etc 非專門的或不局限於某工作、 用途、 活動等范圍的
a general hospital 綜合醫院
the general reader 一般讀者
a general factotum, ie servant or assistant able to do all kinds of work 雜務總管.
3 [usu attrib 通常作定語]
normal; usual 正常的; 常規的; 通常的
The general practice in such cases is to apply for a court order. 處理這類案件的常規做法是請求法院發出指令.
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則
In the general way of things (ie Usually) not much happens here. 通常此地不多見.
4 showing the chief aspects of sth; not detailed; vague 大致的; 不詳細的; 籠統的
His description was too general to be of much use. 他的描述很籠統, 用處不大.
My general impression was that it was quite good. 大致上我覺得那相當好.
bear a general resemblance to sb/sth 與某人[某事物]大致相似
speak/write in general terms 措辭籠統地說[寫].
5 [attrib 作定語]
(often in titles with a capital letter and following the n 常作大寫, 用於頭銜, 置名詞之後) chief; head 總的; 首席的
the general manager 總經理
the Attorney, Inspector, Governor, Secretary, etc General 首席檢察官、 監察長、 總督、 總書記.
6 (idm 習語) as a general `rule in most cases 在通常情況下; 一般而言. be caviare to the general => caviare. in `general mainly; mostly; usually 總的說來; 大體上; 通常
In general her work has been good, but this essay is dreadful. 總的說來, 她的作品不錯, 不過這篇文章糟透了. general, n army officer of very high rank, esp an officer in the British Army below the rank of field marshal 將軍; (尤指英國的)陸軍上將
a four-star general, ie in the US army 四星上將(美國陸軍)
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General Roberts 羅伯茨上將. =>App 9 見附錄9. generalship n [U] skill and leadership (as) of a general, esp in battl...
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*['d?en?r?l]n. 一般, 將軍, 大體a. 全面的, 大體的, 總的, 一般的, 普遍的n. 常規【計】 常規【醫】 一般的, 全身性, 廣泛的相關詞組: in general