general
/ˈdʒenərəl/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3096 in the learning path
普遍的；总体的
Definitions
adj. affecting or involving most people, things, or situations
普遍的；总体的
adj. describing main points rather than particular details
大致的；非具体的
n. an officer with a very high rank in the army
将军
Example
There was general agreement that the kitchen needed repainting.
大家普遍同意厨房需要重新刷漆。
Although the general standard of education has improved, significant differences remain between urban and rural schools.
尽管教育总体水平已有提高，城乡学校之间仍存在显著差异。
Collocations
- in general
- general public
- general knowledge
- general overview
Word family
- generally (adv.)
- generalise (v.)
- generalisation (n.)
Antonyms
- specific
Usage tip
in general意为“一般来说”，常用于概括。
FAQ
- What does general mean?
- affecting or involving most people, things, or situations describing main points rather than particular details an officer with a very high rank in the army
- How is general pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒenərəl/, US /ˈdʒenərəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
