英语词汇“large”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

largelarge /lɑrdʒ/ adjective 1 large in amount or number► large

more than the usual amount or number:

The computer can store large amounts of information.

New York City has the largest population of any city in the United States.

► big

more than the usual amount. Big is informal in this meaning and is not usually used to talk about numbers or amounts. It is better to use large:

She got a big raise at work.

► high

a high price, rate, level, or measurement is bigger than usual or bigger than you want:

The price of gas is getting higher and higher.

High levels of mercury were found in the water.

➔ Don’t say: The store has large/big prices. Say: The store has high prices.

► huge

very big in amount or number:

I have a huge amount of homework to do.

Huge numbers of people use the airport every year.

► enormous AWL

enormous means the same as huge but sounds more formal:

The government spends an enormous amount on defense.

She had an enormous sense of relief when she found out that he was all right.

► vast

very big in amount or number:

She spends a vast amount of money on clothes.

► massive

very big, and often having a serious effect:

There has been a massive increase in oil prices.

My phone bill was massive last month.

► immense (formal)

very big, and important or serious. Immense sounds fairly formal or literary, and it is often used about feelings or qualities:

The book contains an immense amount of information.

I was impressed by her immense enthusiasm for her work.

► tremendous

very large and having a big effect. You often use tremendous about something that is impressive or about emotions:

She has done a tremendous amount of work on her science project.

Andrea felt tremendous pressure to succeed.

► substantial

large enough to have an effect or be useful. You usually use substantial about amounts of things you can touch or see:

Mrs. Harrington gave a substantial amount of money to the charity when she died.

He ate a substantial breakfast.

► considerable AWL (formal)

fairly large. Considerable is used about amounts or numbers, but you also use considerable about things that people feel or the qualities they show, for example relief or interest:

There was considerable damage to the hospital in the bomb attack.

She read the book with considerable interest.

► sizable also sizeable

fairly large. You use sizable about amounts or numbers that can be measured:

Scientists believe there is a sizeable quantity of oil in the area.

ANTONYMS ➔ see small (2) ➔ see Describing PlacesGRAMMAR CHECK: largeConsiderable and sizable both mean “fairly large.” You use considerable with nouns that have no plural and with nouns that can have a plural: They have made considerable progress. | A considerable number of people came to the meeting.You use sizable only with nouns that can have a plural: A sizable number of people came to the meeting. Don’t say: They have made sizable progress.SYNONYM CHECKHuge, enormous, vast, or massive?All of these words have basically the same meaning and they can be used in many of the same sentences. You often use them when an amount or number is surprising or shocking: A huge/enormous/vast/massive number of people do not even have enough food to eat.2 large in size► large

more than the usual size. Large is slightly more formal than big and is used more in written English. Large is not usually used about people:

She ordered a large pizza.

Their new car is fairly large - five people can sit in it comfortably.

► big

big means the same as large but is less formal:

They live in a big house in New York.

Canada is a big country.

► spacious

a spacious room, apartment, car, etc. is large and has a lot of space inside:

The house is spacious and ideal for a family.

► bulky AWL

big and taking up a lot of space, difficult to move or lift, and usually heavy:

The astronauts wear bulky space suits.

3 very large in size► huge

very big:

Her house is huge - it has ten bedrooms.

A huge wave destroyed the town.

► enormous AWL

enormous means the same as huge but sounds more formal:

The office is in an enormous 75-story building.

➔ You can use huge and enormous in many of the same situations, but enormous is the best choice for more formal writing or speech.

► gigantic

extremely big, and much bigger than other things of the same type, especially when they are strange or frightening:

Gigantic waves more than 40 feet high crashed against the boat.

Sequoia trees are gigantic and some are more than 1500 years old.

► giant

giant means the same as gigantic but is more informal:

The old stories say that the forest is full of giant snakes and spiders.

It was once a family-owned company, but now it is a giant corporation with stores in most countries.

GRAMMAR CHECK: largeGiant is only used before a noun. Don’t say: The spider is giant. Say: It is a giant spider.► massive

very big and heavy:

The bell is massive and weighs more than 40 tons.

► immense (formal)

very big. Immense sounds fairly formal or literary:

Sixty million years ago, the whole area was an immense desert.

► colossal

extremely big. You usually use colossal about objects:

The soldiers seemed small next to the colossal antiaircraft gun.

► vast

very big. Vast is used about areas or distances:

The fire spread over a vast area.

► jumbo (informal)

larger than others of the same type. You use jumbo especially to describe the largest size of a product you can buy:

He ordered a jumbo hot dog with fries.

ANTONYMS ➔ see small (1) ➔ see expand for words meaning “to become bigger”GRAMMAR CHECK: largeDon’t use “very” with adjectives that mean “very big.” Don’t say: It was very huge. Say: It was huge or It was really huge.ADVERBS: largeYou can make the adjectives huge, enormous, gigantic, massive, immense, colossal, vast, tremendous, substantial, considerable and sizable into adverbs by using an -ly ending, especially when the word means “large in amount or number” or “very large in size": The movie was enormously popular. | Gas prices have increased tremendously in the past few years. | The house was considerably bigger than I had expected. | The statue was immensely tall.

单词	large
例句	largelarge /lɑrdʒ/ adjective 1 large in amount or number► large more than the usual amount or number: The computer can store large amounts of information. New York City has the largest population of any city in the United States. ► big more than the usual amount. Big is informal in this meaning and is not usually used to talk about numbers or amounts. It is better to use large: She got a big raise at work. ► high a high price, rate, level, or measurement is bigger than usual or bigger than you want: The price of gas is getting higher and higher. High levels of mercury were found in the water. ➔ Don’t say: The store has large/big prices. Say: The store has high prices. ► huge very big in amount or number: I have a huge amount of homework to do. Huge numbers of people use the airport every year. ► enormous AWL enormous means the same as huge but sounds more formal: The government spends an enormous amount on defense. She had an enormous sense of relief when she found out that he was all right. ► vast very big in amount or number: She spends a vast amount of money on clothes. ► massive very big, and often having a serious effect: There has been a massive increase in oil prices. My phone bill was massive last month. ► immense (formal) very big, and important or serious. Immense sounds fairly formal or literary, and it is often used about feelings or qualities: The book contains an immense amount of information. I was impressed by her immense enthusiasm for her work. ► tremendous very large and having a big effect. You often use tremendous about something that is impressive or about emotions: She has done a tremendous amount of work on her science project. Andrea felt tremendous pressure to succeed. ► substantial large enough to have an effect or be useful. You usually use substantial about amounts of things you can touch or see: Mrs. Harrington gave a substantial amount of money to the charity when she died. He ate a substantial breakfast. ► considerable AWL (formal) fairly large. Considerable is used about amounts or numbers, but you also use considerable about things that people feel or the qualities they show, for example relief or interest: There was considerable damage to the hospital in the bomb attack. She read the book with considerable interest. ► sizable also sizeable fairly large. You use sizable about amounts or numbers that can be measured: Scientists believe there is a sizeable quantity of oil in the area. ANTONYMS ➔ see small (2) ➔ see Describing PlacesGRAMMAR CHECK: largeConsiderable and sizable both mean “fairly large.” You use considerable with nouns that have no plural and with nouns that can have a plural: They have made considerable progress. \| A considerable number of people came to the meeting.You use sizable only with nouns that can have a plural: A sizable number of people came to the meeting. Don’t say: They have made sizable progress.SYNONYM CHECKHuge, enormous, vast, or massive?All of these words have basically the same meaning and they can be used in many of the same sentences. You often use them when an amount or number is surprising or shocking: A huge/enormous/vast/massive number of people do not even have enough food to eat.2 large in size► large more than the usual size. Large is slightly more formal than big and is used more in written English. Large is not usually used about people: She ordered a large pizza. Their new car is fairly large - five people can sit in it comfortably. ► big big means the same as large but is less formal: They live in a big house in New York. Canada is a big country. ► spacious a spacious room, apartment, car, etc. is large and has a lot of space inside: The house is spacious and ideal for a family. ► bulky AWL big and taking up a lot of space, difficult to move or lift, and usually heavy: The astronauts wear bulky space suits. 3 very large in size► huge very big: Her house is huge - it has ten bedrooms. A huge wave destroyed the town. ► enormous AWL enormous means the same as huge but sounds more formal: The office is in an enormous 75-story building. ➔ You can use huge and enormous in many of the same situations, but enormous is the best choice for more formal writing or speech. ► gigantic extremely big, and much bigger than other things of the same type, especially when they are strange or frightening: Gigantic waves more than 40 feet high crashed against the boat. Sequoia trees are gigantic and some are more than 1500 years old. ► giant giant means the same as gigantic but is more informal: The old stories say that the forest is full of giant snakes and spiders. It was once a family-owned company, but now it is a giant corporation with stores in most countries. GRAMMAR CHECK: largeGiant is only used before a noun. Don’t say: The spider is giant. Say: It is a giant spider.► massive very big and heavy: The bell is massive and weighs more than 40 tons. ► immense (formal) very big. Immense sounds fairly formal or literary: Sixty million years ago, the whole area was an immense desert. ► colossal extremely big. You usually use colossal about objects: The soldiers seemed small next to the colossal antiaircraft gun. ► vast very big. Vast is used about areas or distances: The fire spread over a vast area. ► jumbo (informal) larger than others of the same type. You use jumbo especially to describe the largest size of a product you can buy: He ordered a jumbo hot dog with fries. ANTONYMS ➔ see small (1) ➔ see expand for words meaning “to become bigger”GRAMMAR CHECK: largeDon’t use “very” with adjectives that mean “very big.” Don’t say: It was very huge. Say: It was huge or It was really huge.ADVERBS: largeYou can make the adjectives huge, enormous, gigantic, massive, immense, colossal, vast, tremendous, substantial, considerable and sizable into adverbs by using an -ly ending, especially when the word means “large in amount or number” or “very large in size": The movie was enormously popular. \| Gas prices have increased tremendously in the past few years. \| The house was considerably bigger than I had expected. \| The statue was immensely tall.
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