Could you just give us a general description of the work you do? 你能否大概地给我们描述一下你的工作。

Her predictions are so general that they could apply to anybody. 她的预测过于笼统，可以适用于任何一个人。

in general terms We are prepared to discuss the deal in general terms, but the details are confidential. 我们准备大概地谈一下这个协议，但具体内容属于机密。

general idea I’ m probably not making myself very clear, but you get the general idea. 我可能没有讲清楚，但你应该知道大意了。

There was general agreement that the plan was too expensive. 大家普遍认为这项计划耗资过多。

The fighting could escalate into a more general war. 这场战斗可能会升级为规模更大的战争。

Family planning has now become general throughout society. 计划生育现已在全社会普遍推广开来。

It’ s in the general interest that we should have a well-run health service. 为了大众的利益，我们应该具备运营良好的保健体系。

as a general rule As a general rule, shorter sentences are easier to understand. 一般来讲，较短的句子更易理解。

I get the general impression that they aren’ t very happy. 我的总体感觉是，他们不是很高兴。

He has this general attitude of superiority toward his colleagues. 他总是带着这种优越感对待他的同事。

Your general physical condition seems remarkably good. 你的总体健康状况非常不错。

a good general introduction to linguistics 对语言学很好的一般性介绍

the general reader/viewer (=someone who is not an expert) science programmes that are accessible to the general viewer 普通读者/观众

general contractor/insurer/labourer (=someone who deals with all types of work) The building and plumbing work will be done by a general contractor. 总承包商/总承保人/包工头

general manager/secretary Peter Klimt is the new European general manager. 彼得·克利姆特是新的欧洲区总经理。

We were heading in the general direction of the sea. 我们朝大海的大致方向前进。

In general, my view is that politicians who break the law should be punished. 一般情况下，我认为政客违法应受到惩罚。

I don’ t think people in general give much thought to the environment. 我认为大多数人不太关注环境。

In general, the standard of your work is very high. 总的来讲，你的作品水准很高。