general~generally
【普通的,广泛的,总体的,将军~通常,一般来说,普遍】
general 和 generally 的区别详解
这两个词都源自同一个拉丁词根 generalis(意指“普遍的,通用的”),但它们的词性和使用方式有所不同。下面我们来详细分析它们的区别。
1. 词性及基本含义
单词 | 词性 | 含义 |
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general | 形容词 / 名词 | 形容词:普通的,广泛的,普遍的;名词:将军,指代大多数人或事物 |
generally | 副词 | 通常,一般来说,普遍地 |
2. 词义及用法解析
(1)general [ˈdʒɛnərəl]
🔹 作为形容词:
- 普遍的,广泛的
- 🔹 This is a general overview of the topic.
(这是对这个话题的总体概述。) - 🔹 General knowledge is important for everyone.
(普通的知识对每个人都很重要。)
- 🔹 This is a general overview of the topic.
- 常见的,一般的(指常见或不特定的)
- 🔹 It's a general problem faced by many people.
(这是很多人都面临的一般问题。) - 🔹 The general rule is to avoid smoking in public places.
(一般规则是不在公共场所吸烟。)
- 🔹 It's a general problem faced by many people.
- 将军的,军队的(指军队中的高级职位)
- 🔹 He was promoted to general in the army.
(他被晋升为将军。)
- 🔹 He was promoted to general in the army.
🔹 作为名词:
- 将军(军队中的高级指挥官)
- 🔹 The general commanded the army during the war.
(将军在战争中指挥军队。)
- 🔹 The general commanded the army during the war.
✅ 记忆技巧:
- general 常用于形容不具体、普遍、宽泛的事物,或指代将军。
(2)generally [ˈdʒɛnərəli]
🔹 作为副词:
- 通常,一般来说(指通常情况下,常规的方式)
- 🔹 Generally, people enjoy traveling during the holidays.
(通常,人们喜欢在假期旅行。) - 🔹 The weather is generally warm in the summer.
(夏天的天气通常是温暖的。)
- 🔹 Generally, people enjoy traveling during the holidays.
- 普遍地,大多数情况下(指某种情况的广泛适用性)
- 🔹 Generally, I prefer tea to coffee.
(通常,我更喜欢茶而不是咖啡。) - 🔹 The meeting generally starts at 9 AM.
(会议通常在上午 9 点开始。)
- 🔹 Generally, I prefer tea to coffee.
✅ 记忆技巧:
- generally 是副词,用来描述事物在大多数情况下的普遍性,强调的是通常或一般。
3. 例句对比
句子 | 解析 |
---|---|
It is a general rule that we must follow. | general(形容词):指普遍适用的规则。 |
Generally, I don't eat before noon. | generally(副词):指通常情况下,强调普遍的习惯。 |
The general gave orders to his soldiers. | general(名词):指将军。 |
Generally, people feel tired after a long day. | generally(副词):指普遍的情况。 |
4. 主要区别总结
general(形容词) | generally(副词) | |
---|---|---|
词性 | 形容词 / 名词 | 副词 |
含义 | 普遍的,广泛的,一般的;将军(名词) | 通常,一般来说,普遍地 |
用法 | 用于形容事物的普遍性,或指代“将军” | 用于描述行为或情况的普遍性或常规性 |
例句 | It’s a general problem. | Generally, people like to rest on weekends. |
5. 记忆技巧
- general = 普遍的,宽泛的(形容词),或将军(名词)
- generally = 通常,一般来说(副词)