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generically

UK //dʒɪˈnerɪkli//US //dʒəˈnerɪkli//

词源

Derived from the adjective 'generic', which comes from Latin 'genericus' (of a kind or genus), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

adverb

❶ 以通用的方式或泛指的方式,不特指某个具体事物,而是适用于一类事物或情况。

“The term is used generically to describe all similar products.”

(这个词被泛用来描述所有类似的产品。)

“She spoke generically about the challenges faced by young professionals.”

(她泛泛地谈论了年轻专业人士面临的挑战。)

同义词:generally, broadly, universally

常见短语

generically speaking — 泛指地说,用于引出一般性的陈述或观点。

“Generically speaking, most people prefer convenience over cost.”

(泛指地说,大多数人更喜欢便利性而非成本。)