generally
/ˈdʒenrəli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3164 in the learning path
通常；一般地
Definitions
adv. In most cases or at most times.
通常；一般地
adv. By most people or across most places.
普遍地；广泛地
Example
I generally walk to work unless it rains.
除非下雨，否则我通常步行上班。
Public transport is generally more energy-efficient than private cars, especially when services carry large numbers of passengers.
公共交通通常比私家车更节能，尤其是在载客量较大的情况下。
Collocations
- generally speaking
- generally accepted
- generally regarded as
Word family
- general (adj.)
- generalise (v.)
- generalisation (n.)
Synonyms
- usually
- normally
Usage tip
generally表示多数情况，并非毫无例外；句首可用generally speaking。
FAQ
- What does generally mean?
- In most cases or at most times. By most people or across most places.
- How is generally pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒenrəli/, US /ˈdʒenrəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
