generalize
UK/ˈdʒɛnrəˌlaɪz/US/'dʒenәrәlaiz/
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Definitions
v.
To draw a broad conclusion from particular cases
概括，归纳
v.
To speak or write in vague, non-specific terms
泛泛而谈
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeneralbirth, produce, kind
+
-izeone who does, agent
=generalize
general + -ize (to make) = to make general — to extend from one case to the whole kind. Often slightly negative when it means jumping to a broad claim on thin evidence ('don't generalize').
Common Collocations
- 1.generalize from从……概括
- 2.generalize about关于……一概而论
- 3.tend to generalize倾向于一概而论
Example Sentences
- 1.
It's risky to generalize from a single experiment.
- 2.
You can't generalize about a whole country from one trip.