| 单词 | amount |
| 例句 | amountamount /əˈmaʊnt/ noun 1 how much of something there is► amount how much of something there is: ► quantity (formal) quantity means the same as amount: ► number an amount of something that you can count: ► volume AWL the amount of something, especially sales, trade, or traffic: ➔ see level1GRAMMAR CHECK: amountWith a noun that has no plural, such as “milk” or “money,” use amount or quantity: Add a small amount of milk. | Add a small quantity of milk.With a noun in the plural form, use number: A small number of cars were parked in the street.2 an amount of money► amount an amount of money is how much money there is: ► sum AWL sum means the same as amount: SYNONYM CHECKAmount or sum?Amount is the most usual word to use. You use it about the total on a bill, money that you are paid, or money in general.You use sum especially with a word such as “large,” “small,” “huge,” or “total.” You can also say a six-figure sum to mean an amount of money that is between $100,000 and $999,000. You also use sum when talking about a particular amount of money. You say: He received the sum of $50, not He received the amount of $50. |
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