9. general 1). adj. 普遍的,全面的
A matter of ~ concern/ interest 普遍(公众)关心/感兴趣的事情 Air-conditioner is in general use now. 2).总的,整体的 general idea of the passage In general 大体上, 通常, 总的来讲 In general, he is a good guy.
As a little girl, she was curious about the origin of human beings.
The tourists were surrounded by the curious children.
2. …closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain. =…, Julia Smith from Britain closely following.
generally speaking frankly speaking honestly speaking avoid vt. 避开,避免 avoid (sth / doing) I think she is avoiding me. I avoid meeting him. avoidable adj.
3. Tony approached Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on the cheek.
verb + sb. in/ on/ by +the 身体部位
(1) approach 名词 n. 靠近;临近;接近 going near or nearer to a place The enemy ran away at our approach.