LEARNit Dictionary
general
adjective
/ˈdʒenrəl/
UK
/ˈdʒenrəl/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
affecting all or most people, places or things
عمومی, کلی, همگانی
2
A2
normal; usual
عمومی, معمولی, متداول, رایج
There is one exception to this
general principle
.
As a general rule
he did what he could to be helpful.
This opinion is common among the
general population
.
3
A2
including the most important aspects of something; not exact or detailed
کلی, عمومی
I check the bookings to get a
general idea
of what activities to plan.
I know how it works
in general terms
.
They gave a general description of the man.
Carton here uses the word ‘business’ in a very general sense.
synonym
overall
4
approximately, but not exactly, the direction/area mentioned
تقریبی, حدودی
They fired in the general direction of the enemy.
5
B1
not limited to a particular subject, use or activity
عمومی, کلی, فراگیر
a general hospital
general education
We shall keep the discussion fairly general.
6
not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing
عمومی, کلی, غیر اختصاصی
a general anaesthetic
The building was in a general state of disrepair.
7
highest in rank; chief
عالیرتبه, ارشد
the general manager
the Inspector General of Police
see also
adjutant general
,
attorney general
,
director general
,
governor general
,
secretary general
,
solicitor general
,
Surgeon General
noun
/ˈdʒenrəl/
UK
/ˈdʒenrəl/
US
OPAL
1
an officer of very high rank in the army or (in the US) the air force; the officer with the highest rank in the
marines
ژنرال
see also
brigadier general
,
captain general
,
major general