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单词 general post
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Definition of general post in English:

general post

noun ˌdʒɛn(ə)rəl ˈpəʊstˌdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)l ˈpəʊst
  • 1A game in which each player is called by the name of a place to which letters are supposed to be sent and all are required to change seats when ‘general post’ is called.

  • 2Figurative. A general and rapid exchange or interchange of positions, etc.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From general + post.

Definition of general post in US English:

general post

noun
  • 1A game in which each player is called by the name of a place to which letters are supposed to be sent and all are required to change seats when ‘general post’ is called.

  • 2Figurative. A general and rapid exchange or interchange of positions, etc.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From general + post.

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