generally
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
B1
英语
~ 900
义项
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adverb
B1
property
1
Usually; in most situations
In most situations or most of the time.
用法模式：
generally [verb/verb phrase]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'generally' with 'in general'. 'Generally' modifies a verb or clause, while 'in general' is a prepositional phrase often used to start or end a sentence.
近义词
usually (Very close in meaning, but 'usually' often refers to habitual actions, while 'generally' can also refer to broader truths or tendencies.)
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typically (Similar meaning, but 'typically' can carry a slightly stronger sense of representing the norm.)
反义词
rarely (Opposite because it means 'not often' rather than 'most of the time'.)
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specifically (Opposite in scope; focuses on details rather than general trends.)
搭配
generally speaking
|generally accepted
|generally true
|generally considered
主题
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|time
例句
- Generally, people prefer to work during the day.
- He generally arrives at the office by 9 a.m.
- This type of plant generally grows well in warm climates.
- The movie was generally well-received by critics.
学习者例句
- I generally eat breakfast at home.
- She generally walks to school.
- We generally play soccer on weekends.
- It is generally warm in summer.
adverb
B2
property
2
Without going into details
In a way that talks about the main idea, not the small details.
用法模式：
generally [verb/verb phrase]
常见错误：
Some learners overuse 'generally speaking' where 'in general' or simply 'generally' would be more natural.
近义词
broadly (Close in meaning; emphasizes a wide scope rather than precision.)
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roughly (Similar in meaning, but can suggest an imprecise estimate rather than a broad statement.)
反义词
specifically (Direct opposite, as it focuses on details rather than general ideas.)
搭配
generally speaking
|generally understood
|generally described
主题
communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Generally speaking, the project was a success.
- We can generally describe the trend as positive.
- Generally, her comments were supportive, though there were some criticisms.
学习者例句
- Generally speaking, cats are independent animals.
- He explained the problem generally, without numbers.
- She talked generally about her trip.
语法
词典原形
generally
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
音节与重音
gen - er - ally （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: generally
- Plural: generallies
词族
Forms
generallies
noun
Core family
Related words
generalist
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
specific
adjective B1
specifically
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
generalizable
adjective
generality
noun
相关表达
generally speaking
1/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
In most situations; broadly stated
Used to say that you are talking about most situations or giving a broad idea, not details.
例句
- Generally speaking, exercise is good for your health.
- Generally speaking, people here are friendly.