I was encouraged by the general tenor of his remarks.

他话中的要点使我深受鼓舞。

《牛津词典》

The general tenor of the market place is calmer to start the new trading week.

FORBES: Comex Gold Weaker On Consolidation From Recent Price Gains

The general tenor of the market place is a bit calmer to start the new trading week.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Lower On Corrective Pullback, Consolidation

Still, the general tenor of the market place is a bit calmer this week than in recent weeks.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Lower But Up from Daily Low On More Consolidation