generally

单词音标

generally音标[\'dʒenәrәli]

汉语翻译

ad. 通常, 逐渐地, 普遍地

相关词组:

generally speaking

It is generally believed that

词意辨析

mainly, chiefly, greatly, largely, mostly, primarily, principally, generally

这些副词均可表示“主要地、大量地”之意。

mainly: 指主要部分，突出在一系列事物中的相对重要性。

chiefly: 侧重某人或某物在众多的人或物中占主要和显著地位。

greatly: 通常强调程度的高。

largely: 着重范围或分量大大超过别的成分。

mostly: 强调数量占多半，近乎全部。

primarily: 侧重基本地，首要地。

principally: 侧重居首要地位。

generally: 通常强调普遍性。

英语解释

副词 generally:

usually; as a rule

同义词：by and large, more often than not, mostly

without distinction of one from others

同义词：in general, in the main

without regard to specific details or exceptions

同义词：broadly, loosely, broadly speaking

例句

Generally speaking, women live longer than men.

一般而言，女性寿命较男性长。

It is generally accepted that smoking is harmful to our health.

吸烟有害健康，这是大家公认的。

Generally, we go to the sea for our holidays.

我们通常到海边度假。

The plan has been generally accepted.

这个计划被普遍地接受了。

详细解释

gen.er.al.ly

adv.Abbr. gen.（副词）缩写 gen.

Popularly; widely:

广泛地；普遍地：

例句：

generally known.

普遍知道

As a rule; usually:

按常规；通常：

例句：

The child generally has little to say.

这个小孩总是没什么话要说

For the most part:

主要地：

例句：

a generally boring speech.

一个主要内容都很乏味的演讲

Without reference to particular instances or details; not specifically:

概括地：不涉及特别的例子或细节；不具体：

例句：

generally speaking.

一般言之