genera Идиома

Generation X

"people born in the 1970s; a generation that wanted to change the work ethic" Generation X said that the jobs disappeared as they graduated from high school and university.

X Generation

(See Generation X)

in general

1．as a rule；usually 通常；照例
In general，your suggestion is good．你的建议总的来说是好的。
I am speaking of students in general．我说的是一般学生。
The weather in Florida is warm in general．佛罗里达的天气通常是温暖的。
In general， the bus is here by 9 a．m．通常公共汽车是9点前到达这里。
2．for the most part；in most cases 大多数
Boys in general like outdoor sports more than girls do．大多数男孩比女孩爱好户外运动。

as a general rule

Idiom(s): as a (general) rule

Theme: GENERALLY

usually; almost always.
• He can be found in his office as a general rule.
• As a general rule, Jane plays golf on Wednesdays.
• As a rule, things tend to get less busy after supper time.

generation gap|gap|generation

n., informal, hackneyed phrase The difference in social values, philosophies, and manners between children and their parents, teachers and relatives which causes a lack of understanding between them and frequently leads to violent confrontations. My daughter is twenty and I am forty, but we have no generation gap in our family.

in general|general

in general¹ adv. phr. Usually; very often. In general, mother makes good cookies. The weather in Florida is warm in general.
Compare: ON THE WHOLE².
in general² adj. phr. Most; with few exceptions. Women in general like to shop for new clothes. Boys in general like active sports more than girls do.
Antonym: IN PARTICULAR.

general

general
see in general; on principle.

generation gap

generation gap
A broad difference in values and attitudes between one generation and another, especially between parents and their children. For example, There's a real generation gap in their choice of music, restaurants, clothing—you name it. [1960s”