generality
n
1 [C] general statement, esp one that is vague or indefinite 概述
speak in generalities 泛泛地说
Unfortunately the treaty is full of generalities, and fails to get down to specifics. 遗憾的是条约很笼统, 订得不具体.
2 the generality [pl v]
(fml 文) majority or greater part; most 主体; 大多数; 大部分
The generality of Swedes are blond. 瑞典人大部分是金发的.
3 [U] quality of being general 一般性; 普遍性
a rule of great generality, ie one with few exceptions 极具普遍性的规则(鲜有例外者).
Then we'll be able to make our fire there where it's safe.
然后我们就可以在那儿找一个安全的地方生火了。
Please turn in your paper before leaving.
请在离开前将论文交上。
and without giving any consideration to the effects produced on the individuals and on their descendants by the artificial mode of existence imposed by the factory.