general
- adj.一般的;总的;普遍的;大致的，大概的（方向或地区）;常规的;大体的;整体的;正常的;全体的;首席的;笼统的;概括性的;非专门的
- n.将军;(陆军、海军陆战队或美国空军)上将
复数： generals
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generaladj.
涉及全部 affecting all
全体的；普遍的；总的
affecting all or most people, places or things
The general opinion is that the conference was a success.
普遍认为这次会议是成功的。
the general belief/consensus
普遍的信念 / 共识
books of general interest (= of interest to most people)
普遍感兴趣的书籍
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas) .
坏天气影响到的范围相当大。
通常 usual
正常的；一般的；常规的
normal; usual
There is one exception to this general principle.
这个一般性原则有一例外。
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful.
一般情况下他都尽力给予帮助。
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people) .
这是人们普遍的看法。
笼统 not detailed
概括性的；大体的；笼统的
including the most important aspects of sth; not exact or detailed
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan.
我核查预订情况以便对计划安排些什么活动有个大体的想法。
I know how it works in general terms .
我大致知道其中的运作原理。
They gave a general description of the man.
他们对这个男人作了大致的描述。
方向；地区 direction/area
大致的，大概的（方向或地区）
approximately, but not exactly, the direction/area mentioned
They fired in the general direction of the enemy.
他们向敌军所在的大致的方向开了枪。
未限定 not limited
非专门的；一般性的；普通的
not limited to a particular subject, use or activity
a general hospital
综合医院
general education
普通教育
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general.
我们在此阶段应保持相当广泛的讨论。
整体的；全身的；全面的
not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing
a general anaesthetic
全身麻醉
The building was in a general state of disrepair.
整座建筑处于失修状态。
最高级别 highest in rank
首席的；总管的
highest in rank; chief
the general manager
总经理
the Inspector General of Police
警察总监
noun
abbr. Gen.将军；（陆军、海军陆战队或美国空军）上将
an officer of very high rank in the army and the US air force ; the officer with the highest rank in the marines
a four-star general
四星上将
General Tom Parker
汤姆∙帕克将军
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N-COUNT; N-TITLE; N-VOC 将军；（通常指陆军）上将
A general is a high-ranking officer in the armed forces, usually in the army.The General's visit to Sarajevo is part of preparations for the deployment of extra troops.
将军造访萨拉热窝是在为增加兵力部署做准备。
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ADJ-GRADED 全体的；总的；普遍的
If you talk about the general situation somewhere or talk about something in general terms, you are describing the situation as a whole rather than considering its details or exceptions.The figures represent a general decline in employment.
这些数字显示就业人数总体在下降。
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ADJ 一般性的；普通的
You use general to describe several items or activities when there are too many of them or when they are not important enough to mention separately.£2,500 for software is soon swallowed up in general costs...
用于软件方面的2,500英镑很快就被一般性费用耗光了。
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ADJ-GRADED 广泛的；普遍的
You use general to describe something that involves or affects most people, or most people in a particular group.The project should raise general awareness about bullying.
这个项目将会提高民众对恃强凌弱行径的认识。
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ADJ 整体的；全面的
If you describe something as general, you mean that it is not restricted to any one thing or area....a general ache radiating from the back of the neck.
从后颈部扩散到全身的疼痛
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ADJ （企业）综合的，业务广泛的
A general business offers a variety of services or goods rather than just one particular kind.They ran the general store and the farm dairy.
他们经营着杂货店和农场的乳品店。
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ADJ （常用于头衔中）首席的，总管的，级别最高的
General is used to describe a person's job, usually as part of their title, to indicate that they have complete responsibility for the administration of an organization or business.He joined Sanders Roe, moving on later to become General Manager.
他加入了桑德斯·罗公司，后来一路晋升至总经理。
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ADJ （员工）普通的，非专业的，一般的
General workers do a variety of jobs which require no special skill or training.The farm employed a tractor driver and two general labourers.
农场雇用了一名拖拉机手和两名杂工。
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ADJ-GRADED （对某方面的知识或兴趣）一般的，泛泛的
General is used to describe a person who has an average amount of knowledge or interest in a particular subject.This book is intended for the general reader rather than the student.
这本书面向一般读者而非学生。
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PHRASE 总的来说；总体上来看；大体上
You use in general to indicate that you are talking about something as a whole, rather than about part of it.I think we need to improve our educational system in general...
我认为有必要从整体上改进我们的教育体系。
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PHRASE （指某一群体的大多数）总的来说，总体上
You say in general to indicate that you are referring to most people or things in a particular group.People in general will support us...
总体而言，人们会支持我们的。
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PHRASE 通常；在多数情况下
You say in general to indicate that a statement is true in most cases.In general, it was the better-educated voters who voted Yes in the referendum.
通常是那些受教育程度较高的人在全民公决中投赞成票。
noun
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- a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
- he discussed the general but neglected the particular
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- a general officer of the highest rank
- Synonym: full general
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- the head of a religious order or congregation
- Synonym: superior general
verb
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- command as a general
- We are generaled by an incompetent!
adj
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- prevailing among and common to the general public
- the general discontent
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- of worldwide scope or applicability
- an issue of cosmopolitan import
- the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morle
- universal experience
- Synonym: cosmopolitan ecumenical oecumenical universal worldwide world-wide
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- not specialized or limited to one class of things
- general studies
- general knowledge
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- applying to all or most members of a category or group
- the general public
- general assistance
- a general rule
- in general terms
- comprehensible to the general reader
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- affecting the entire body
- a general anesthetic
- general symptoms
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- somewhat indefinite
- bearing a general resemblance to the original
- a general description of the merchandise
数据来源：WordNet
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Partial and temporary sacrifice ( non-preservation ) is incurred for the sake of general and permanent preservation .
部分的暂时的牺牲（不保存），为了全体的永久的保存。
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The market economy plays an unparalleled role in this regard . To a certain extent , it is a process of the subject consciousness transformation from scattered individuals or minority class to universal individuals or general public .
市场经济在这方面有着不可替代的重要作用，在一定程度上，它是主体意识从分散的个人或占人口少数的阶级向普遍的个人或全体的社会成员转化的过程。
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There is a general belief that things will soon get better .
大家普遍认为情况很快就会好转。
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The general had to get his troops across the river .
将军必须让部队过河。
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The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision .
会议上普遍的意见是反对这个决定。
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The exhibition is not open to the general public .
这次展览不对公众开放。
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He was very different from the general run of movie stars .
他和一般的电影明星迥然不同。
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He began by making a few general observations about the report .
开头他先对这个报告作了几点概括性的评论。
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In general , the changes they had made were to be welcomed .
总的来说，他们所作的这些变动都会被欣然接受。
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Too many government departments are unaccountable to the general public .
有太多的政府部门不对社会大众负责。
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The general gave the order to advance .
将军下令前进。
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The general took de facto control of the country .
这位将军实际上控制了整个国家。
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There is a general public perception that standards in schools are falling .
公众普遍认为，学校的水平都在下降。
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The general tried to avoid an engagement with the enemy .
将军竭力避免与敌军交火。
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They fired in the general direction of the enemy .
他们向敌军所在的大致的方向开了枪。
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At that time , the general public was / were not aware of the health risks .
那时，公众对各种危及健康的因素尚不了解。
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There is a general consensus among teachers about the need for greater security in schools .
教师们对必须加强学校的保安有普遍的共识。
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As a general , he inspired great loyalty in his troops .
作为一位将军，他得到了部队的精诚效忠。
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She runs a general practice in Hull .
她在赫尔开了个全科诊所。
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Let 's keep the criticism general and impersonal .
让我们作泛泛的批评，不要针对个人。
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The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel .
这条狗总的来看像西班牙猎狗。
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He rose to the rank of general .
他升至将级军官。
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The site is off-limits to the general public .
这个场所不对公众开放。
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The president granted a general amnesty for all political prisoners .
总统大赦了所有的政治犯。
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A general tariff was imposed on foreign imports .
国外进口货物当时按普通税率征税。
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The general massed his troops for a final attack .
将军把军队都集中起来准备发动最后的进攻。
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The movie seems to tap into a general sentimentality about animals .
这部电影似乎在激发人们对动物的普遍怜惜之情。
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Doctors training for General Practice must complete programmes in a number of specialties , including Paediatrics .
接受全科培训的医生必须修完包括儿科学在内的多门专业课程。
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There was a general disinclination to return to the office after lunch .
午饭后人们一般都懒得回办公室办公。
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After losing this decisive battle , the general was forced to concede .
输掉了这场决定性的战役后，那位将军不得不承认失败。
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