generality
n
1 [C] general statement, esp one that is vague or indefinite 概述
speak in generalities 泛泛地說
Unfortunately the treaty is full of generalities, and fails to get down to specifics. 遺憾的是條約很籠統(tǒng), 訂得不具體.
2 the generality [pl v]
(fml 文) majority or greater part; most 主體; 大多數(shù); 大部分
The generality of Swedes are blond. 瑞典人大部分是金發(fā)的.
3 [U] quality of being general 一般性; 普遍性
a rule of great generality, ie one with few exceptions 極具普遍性的規(guī)則(鮮有例外者).
and near its lower reaches there is a long tailing-off which is almost certainly the result of material transported out to deep water after being eroded from the continental masses.