a.

1. 一般的，普遍的；非专业性的
   This is a general magazine.

   这是一本普通杂志。

2. 全体的；公众的
   That is a matter of general anxiety.

   那是一个大家忧虑的问题。

3. 大体的，笼统的
   We had a general talk about drama.

   我们泛泛谈论戏剧。

4. （职位）首席的，总的；……长的
   He has been promoted to general manager.

   他已被提升为总经理。

5. 将军级的

n.

1. 将军；上将[C]
   Washington was a famous general.

   华盛顿是一位著名将领。

2. 一般[U]

adj.

1. affecting or concerning all or most people or things; not specialized or limited.
   ▸normal or usual.
2. involving only the main features or elements and disregarding exceptions; overall.
3. chief or principal:
   the general manager.

n.

1. a commander of an army, or an army officer ranking above lieutenant general.
   ▸short for lieutenant general or major general.
   ▸the head of a religious order organized on quasi-military lines, e.g. the Jesuits or the Salvation Army.
2. (the general) archaic the general public.