generally
UK/'dʒen(ə)rəlɪ/US/'dʒenәrәli/
NGSL 1kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
In most cases; usually; without considering details
通常；一般地；大体上
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeneralbirth, produce, kind
+
-lyin the manner of
=generally
general + -ly. Transparent: in a general way, for the whole rather than the part. See general.
Common Collocations
- 1.generally speaking一般来说
- 2.generally accepted普遍接受的
- 3.generally available普遍可用的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Generally, the office is quiet on Friday afternoons.
- 2.
The plan was generally well received.