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2024-05-03 单词 general 的三个常见用法 – 一分钟英语

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单词 “general” 主要用作形容词,可以表示 “普遍的;大致的”。包含 “general” 的固定搭配 “in general”、“general interest”、“general idea” 的意思分别是什么?看视频中主持人 Beth 讲解 “general” 的三个常见用法。

用法总结

1.  “General” 作形容词可以表示 “普遍的,全体的” ,强调包含了大多数人或物。

  • There is general interest in caring for animals and the environment.
  • The general mood of employees is one of high satisfaction.

2. “General” 作形容词还可以表示 “大致的,概括性的”。

  • This five-minute presentation will give you a general idea of the project.
  • We only agreed the plan in general terms. There’s still a lot to discuss.

3. “In general” 是一个固定搭配,意思是 “一般来说,总的来说”。

  • I eat healthily in general, but I do enjoy junk food sometimes.
  • In general, I like reading any type of book.
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