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generalIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈdʒenərəl]

[ADJ, NOUN]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

1. 大体的
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.
双语例句
例：
The figures represent a general decline in employment.
这些数字表明就业率的总体下降。
例：
a general deterioration in the quality of life.
生活质量的总体下降。
2. 一般性的
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.
双语例句
例：
$2,500 for software is soon swallowed up in general costs.
用于软件的2500美元很快被一般性花销耗尽了。
3. 普遍的
You use general to describe something that involves or affects most people, or most people in a particular group.
近义词
common , widespread
反义词
specific
双语例句
例：
The project should raise general awareness about bullying.
这个项目应该可以提高公众对恃强凌弱现象的关注。
例：
There was a general feeling of satisfaction.
有一种普遍的满足感。
例：
a general awareness of the problem.
对该问题的一种普遍认识。
4. 整体的
If you describe something as general, you mean that it is not restricted to any one thing or area.
双语例句
例：
a general ache radiating from the back of the neck.
从后颈部扩散到全身的疼痛。
例：
a general sense of well-being.
总体上的幸福感。
5. 总管的
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.
双语例句
例：
He joined Sanders Roe, moving on later to become general manager.
他加入了桑德斯雷奥公司，之后一路晋升至总经理。

NOUN. 名词

generals
1. [C 可数名词] 将军
A general is a high-ranking officer in the armed forces, usually in the army.
双语例句
例：
The General's visit to Sarajevo is part of preparations for the deployment of extra troops.
那位将军访问萨拉热窝是在为增加兵力部署做准备。

PHRASE. 习语

in general
1. 总体上
You use in general to indicate that you are talking about something as a whole, rather than about part of it.
双语例句
例：
I think we need to improve our educational system in general.
我认为我们需要从总体上改进我们的教育体制。
2. 总的来说（指某一群体的大多数）
You say in general to indicate that you are referring to most people or things in a particular group.
双语例句
例：
People in general will support us.
总体而言，人们会支持我们的。
in general terms
1. 笼统地说
If you describe something in general terms, you describe it without giving details.
双语例句
例：
Newton explained his theory in general terms.
牛顿笼统地解释了自己的理论。