总
summarize; overall; chief; always; after all
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to summarize; to gather together; to compile
formalUsed for collecting information, accounts, or materials into a single whole.
In short, this event was a great success.
We need to summarize the data from this survey.
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He gathered everyone's opinions to form a report.
The teacher gave a final overall review of the students' homework.
Please combine the two expenses into one entry for accounting.
adjective
total; overall; complete
formalDescribes something that covers the entire scope or scope of a situation.
Please check the total accounts.
National general mobilization is a necessary measure to respond to major crises.
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We need to fully understand the overall situation.
The general attack will be launched at dawn.
The general strike brought huge impacts to the city.
adjective
chief; head; leading; overall
formalUsed to describe the highest position or core leadership of an organization or plan.
We need to clarify the general guidelines to guide project advancement.
The company's general rules have been announced to all employees.
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This branch is directly managed by the headquarters.
He is the person in charge of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.
The Commander-in-Chief commanded this large-scale military operation.
adverb
always; consistently; all the time
neutralUsed to describe a regular, consistent action or state over time.
It has been raining these days, which makes people feel terrible.
He always goes for a walk in the park after dinner.
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Mom always reminds me to bring an umbrella when going out.
He is always the first employee to arrive at the company.
It always blows strong winds here in winter.
adverb
after all; anyway; ultimately
neutralUsed to emphasize a conclusion or inevitable result, often to comfort or explain a situation.
Winter will always pass, and spring will always come.
Children are children after all; we cannot expect them to be as mature as adults.
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There will always be a solution to this matter after all.
He lacks experience after all, so this failure is unavoidable.
Good food is worth waiting for, and the best part always comes later.