generalization
UK/,dʒenrələ'zeɪʃən/US/,dʒenәrәlai'zeiʃәn/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A broad statement or conclusion drawn from particular cases, often too broad
概括；笼统的论断
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeneralizebirth, produce, kind
+
-ationone who does, agent
=generalization
generalize + -ation = the act or result of generalizing. Transparent; see generalize.
Common Collocations
- 1.broad generalization宽泛的概括
- 2.sweeping generalization武断的概括
- 3.make a generalization作出概括
Example Sentences
- 1.
That's a sweeping generalization with little evidence.
- 2.
Avoid generalizations and stick to the facts.