usually; as a rule同义词:by and large, more often than not, mostly
without distinction of one from others同义词:in general, in the main
without regard to specific details or exceptions同义词:broadly, loosely, broadly speaking
例句
Generally speaking, women live longer than men.一般而言,女性寿命较男性长。
It is generally accepted that smoking is harmful to our health.吸烟有害健康,这是大家公认的。
Generally, we go to the sea for our holidays.我们通常到海边度假。
The plan has been generally accepted.这个计划被普遍地接受了。
详细解释
gen.er.al.ly adv.Abbr. gen.(副词)缩写 gen.Popularly; widely:广泛地;普遍地:例句:generally known.普遍知道 As a rule; usually:按常规;通常:例句:The child generally has little to say.这个小孩总是没什么话要说 For the most part:主要地:例句:a generally boring speech.一个主要内容都很乏味的演讲 Without reference to particular instances or details; not specifically:概括地:不涉及特别的例子或细节;不具体:例句:generally speaking.一般言之