generally

mainly, chiefly, greatly, largely, mostly, primarily, principally, generally

这些副词均可表示“主要地、大量地”之意。
mainly: 指主要部分，突出在一系列事物中的相对重要性。
chiefly: 侧重某人或某物在众多的人或物中占主要和显著地位。
greatly: 通常强调程度的高。
largely: 着重范围或分量大大超过别的成分。
mostly: 强调数量占多半，近乎全部。
primarily: 侧重基本地，首要地。
principally: 侧重居首要地位。
generally: 通常强调普遍性。

副词 generally:

1. usually; as a rule
   同义词：by and large, more often than not, mostly
2. without distinction of one from others
   同义词：in general, in the main
3. without regard to specific details or exceptions
   同义词：broadly, loosely, broadly speaking

1. Generally speaking, women live longer than men.
   一般而言，女性寿命较男性长。
2. It is generally accepted that smoking is harmful to our health.
   吸烟有害健康，这是大家公认的。
3. Generally, we go to the sea for our holidays.
   我们通常到海边度假。
4. The plan has been generally accepted.
   这个计划被普遍地接受了。