1. give sb a general idea of 给…一个大致了解      a general secretary 秘书长
It is generally believed that... 人们普遍认为
2. generous   慷慨的, 大方的 be generous with one’s money   用钱大方    
3. She has a genius for language.    天赋    (She has a gift for music)
4. get    get lost 迷路    get a fever 发烧      get sb to do       get sth done
get along = go on    How are you getting along these days? 你近来如何? 
                  They are getting along quiet well.