general
🇺🇸
/ˈdʒenrəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈdʒenrəl/
affecting most people or things
There is general agreement that we should meet more often.
普遍认为我们应该更频繁地见面。
normal or usual
As a general rule, he arrives early for meetings.
通常来说,他会提前到达会议。
not detailed; main ideas only
I need a general overview before making a decision.
在做出决定之前,我需要一个总体概述。
not exact; around an area
They looked in the general area where the sound came from.
他们在声音传来的大致区域寻找。
not specific; broad
Let's keep the discussion general for now.
让我们暂时保持讨论的广泛性。
affecting the whole thing
The house was in general need of repair.
这栋房子总体上需要维修。
highest in rank
The general manager approved the plan.
总经理批准了该计划。
a high-ranking army officer
The general gave orders to his troops.
将军向他的部队下达了命令。