| 单词 | general |
| 释义 | adjective | noun generalgeneral1 /ˈdʒɛnərəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective 1ONLY THE MAIN FEATURES describing only the main features or parts of something, not the details: This class is a general introduction to finance. I have a general idea of how I want the room to look. He described the theory only in general terms (=without details). → see Word Choice at common22AS A WHOLE involving the whole of a situation, group, or thing, rather than specific parts of it: a general decline in educational standards ways to improve your general health3MOST PEOPLE shared by or affecting most people, or most of the people in a group: The drug is now available for general use. topics of general interest (=that most people are interested in) The general opinion is that a bridge is necessary. There was general agreement that the tests were too difficult.4as a general rule used to say what usually happens in most cases: As a general rule, it takes a month to learn the whole system.5the general public/population ordinary people, who do not have important positions or belong to specific groups: The cave is closed to the general public.6ORDINARY ordinary or usual: The oil is fine for general cooking and baking.7JOB used in the name of a job to show that the person who does this job has complete responsibility: the general manager the Attorney General8NOT LIMITED not limited to one subject, service, product, etc. OPP specialized: a good general education a general fertilizer9APPROXIMATE used to talk about an approximate area or direction: I’ve lived in the general area for ten years. They started walking in the general direction of the restaurant.[Origin: 1100–1200 French, Latin generalis of the whole type, from genus birth, race, type] → see also generally, as a (general) rule at rule1 (5) adjective | noun generalgeneral2 ●●● W3 noun [countable] 1in general a)usually or in most situations: In general, this type of camera costs under $300. b)used when talking about the whole of a situation, group, or thing, rather than specific parts of it: She’s dissatisfied with her job and life in general. The conference is focusing on the environment in general and air pollution in particular.2 (also General) (written abbreviation Gen.) an officer of very high rank in the army, marines, or air force: General Eisenhower He was made a general (=given the rank of general) in 1878. |
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