B1 (also as a general rule)一般来说；通常；在一般情况下
usually, or in most situations
In general, men are taller than women. 一般来说，男人个子比女人高。
As a general rule, we don't allow children in the bar. 一般情况下，我们不允许儿童进入酒吧。
In general, these sorts of loans offer lower interest rates.
In general, more expensive shampoos are kinder to the scalp.
I'm not a great fan of detective novels as a general rule, but this one was fantastic.
I think in general, we have better restaurants here.
As a general rule, vegetable oils work better in this dish than butter.
B2 总的来说；从总体上看
considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it
So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general? 那么，除了踝部的伤病，你身体总的来说怎么样？
He needs to work on his science subjects but in general, he's making good progress.
She seems, in general, to be doing pretty well.
I think it's a really good school in general.
There's the odd thing that I criticize but, in general, it's a great city to live in.
See also: general adjective (COMMON)