generalisation
generalisation — 名詞
- generalisationsingular
- generalisationsplural
1. a statement that uses only a few examples to make a claim about every situation
籠統說法
僅憑少數例子做出的廣泛斷言
a statement that uses only a few examples to make a claim about every situation of the same type, often making the claim seem too simple, unfair, or wrong
Niran's comment that all teenagers are lazy was a gross generalisation with no real evidence.
Niran 說所有青少年都很懶惰，這種說法太過籠統，根本沒有實際證據。
gross generalisation (strongly disapproving adjective)
It is a dangerous generalisation to say that every foreign student learns the same way.
聲稱每個外國學生都用同樣的方式學習，這是一種危險的以偏概全。
It is a + adj + generalisation + to say that + clause
Mira warned us not to make hasty generalisations about cultures we had never visited.
Mira 提醒我們，對於從未去過的文化做出草率的籠統論斷是不對的。
Haruto's article was full of broad generalisations that did not hold up under scrutiny.
Haruto 的文章充斥著粗淺的通則，根本經不起仔細檢驗。
Journalists should avoid sweeping generalisations when reporting on complex social issues.
記者報導複雜的社會議題時，應避免做出以偏概全的論述。
- overgeneralisation
Emphasises that the claim goes too far beyond the evidence; often interchangeable but slightly more formal
- sweeping statement
A fixed phrase for a very broad claim; 'sweeping generalisation' is the most common adjective + noun pairing
- oversimplification
Focuses on making something seem simpler than it really is, not necessarily based on too few examples
- nuanced analysis
A careful examination that considers all the details and differences
文法句型
make + (adj) + generalisation + about + noun phrase
adj + generalisation + that + clause
用法筆記
Commonly carries a critical tone — calling something a generalisation suggests it is inaccurate or unfair. The American spelling is 'generalization'.