general
意味: Affecting or relating to most people or things; not specific
The word 'general' describes something that applies broadly rather than to specific cases. As an adjective, it means widespread or non-specialised. As a noun, it refers to a high-ranking military officer. Common expressions include 'in general' (usually), 'general knowledge,' and 'general practitioner' (GP) in British healthcare.
例文
- In general, the weather here is quite mild. 总的来说,这里的天气相当温和。En general, el clima aquí es bastante templado.一般的に、ここの天気はかなり穏やかです。일반적으로 이곳의 날씨는 꽤 온화합니다.
- She has a good general understanding of the subject. 她对这门学科有很好的整体了解。Ella tiene una buena comprensión general del tema.彼女はその科目について良い全般的な理解を持っています。그녀는 그 과목에 대해 좋은 전반적인 이해를 가지고 있습니다.
- The general gave orders to advance at dawn. 将军下令在黎明时分推进。El general dio órdenes de avanzar al amanecer.将軍は夜明けに前進するよう命令しました。장군은 새벽에 전진하라고 명령했습니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin 'generalis' meaning 'of or belonging to a kind or class', from 'genus' meaning 'race, stock, kind'. The military rank emerged because a general commands forces 'in general' rather than specific units.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
From Latin 'generalis' meaning 'of or belonging to a kind or class.' The military rank emerged because a general commands forces 'in general' rather than specific units.
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