Word · Frequency #12232
generality
笼统的说法；概括；普遍性的想法
a general statement or idea; a generalization
- 1.
The quality of being general.
普遍性；一般性。
- 2.
an idea or conclusion having general application
普遍性概念
- 3.
The population in general.
总体；大多数。
- 4.
the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
普遍性
- 5.
A generalization.
概括；归纳。
一般性；普遍性；大众；一般民众；普遍性；一般性。；普遍性概念；总体；大多数。
In use
The speaker's presentation was full of generalities and failed to address the specific issues.
Philosophy often deals with generalities about the nature of existence.
Instead of offering concrete solutions, he kept talking in generalities.
he spoke in broad generalities
a generality / generalities
generality 作为可数名词，指概括性的陈述或结论。
The report contains nothing but generalities.
这份报告只有一些泛泛之论。
speak in generalities
固定搭配，表示说话不具体、只讲大概。
The politician avoided specifics and spoke only in generalities.
这位政治家避免谈论细节，只泛泛而谈。
Connections
Collocations
- sweeping generality
- 笼统的概说；一概而论的说法
- The article is full of sweeping generalities about teenagers.这篇文章里满是关于青少年的笼统说法。
- empty generality
- 空洞的套话
- The politician's promises were empty generalities.那位政客的承诺都是空洞的套话。
- the generality of
- 大多数；大部分
- The generality of voters opposed the tax increase.大多数选民反对增税。
- level of generality
- 概括程度；一般性程度
- This principle operates at a higher level of generality.这条原则在更高的概括层面上起作用。
- in all generality
- 不加限制地；以一般形式
- The proof is presented in all generality.该证明以一般形式给出。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
general（一般）+ity（名词后缀）→ 笼统、普遍性；联想将军(general)讲话只讲大方向，不细说。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：academic writing、formal presentations、policy discussion generality 作可数名词时通常指笼统的说法或概括，多用于学术写作、正式演讲或政策讨论中，口语里不太常见；复数形式 generalities 更常用，略带“空泛、不够具体”的隐含意味。
Grammar Note
可数名词，常用复数
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 generality 押韵的词有 reality、nationality、personality、formality、morality，它们都有重读的 /ˈæləti/ 结尾。quality 拼写相近，但读作 /ˈkwɑːləti/，重读元音不同，并不押韵。
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.