二者区别
general:普通的,普遍的(有较少例外的含义,强调普遍性)
common:常见的,平常的(有“时时发生,共有的,一般的,不高贵的”意思,强调共性)。常见搭配:common mistakes,common disease,common knowledge。
common例句
Is this word in common use? 这是常用词吗?
It's too common to mention.这是司空见惯的,不值一提。
It's a mistake quite common among students.这是一个学生常犯的错误。
It's a common cup.那是一个公用茶杯。
Britain and America share a common language.英国和美国共用一种语言。
general例句
People in general like her.人们一般都喜欢她。
Children in general are fond of candy.小孩子一般都喜欢吃糖。
In general the plan is good.总的说来,这个计划是好的。
He was in general quite glad to go.总的说来,他还是很乐意去。