1. as a rule;usually 通常;照例
In general,your suggestion is good. 你的建議總的來說是好的。
I am speaking of students in general. 我說的是一般學生。
The weather in Florida is warm in general. 佛羅裡達的天氣通常是溫暖的。
In general, the bus is here by 9 a. m. 通常公共汽車是9點前到達這裡。
2. for the most part;in most cases 大多數
Boys in general like outdoor sports more than girls do. 大多數男孩比女孩愛好戶外運動。