yī bān lái shuō

Translation

  • generally speaking

Synonyms

Examples

  • 一般来说,你应该为每两个客人准备一磅牛肉。
    As a rule of thumb, you should plan on one pound of beef for every two guests.
  • 一般来说,消费者喜欢数量胜于质量。
    In general, consumers prefer quantity to quality.
  • 小孩一般来说都喜欢吃糖果。
    In general, children are fond of candy.
  • 一般来说,中国人以米饭为主要的食物;大部分的西方人以快餐为主要的
    Normally speaking, Chinese people consider rice to be an important food; the majority of Westerners consider fast food to be an important food.
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