Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #129
great
大的;大量的;大规模的
large in size, amount, or extent
- 1.
Taking much space; large.
占用很大空间;大的
- 2.
Important, consequential.
重要的,有影响的
- 3.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
相对大的;大于同类的
- 4.
Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s).
涉及比修饰词更多代的关系——根据“great”一词重复的次数增加代数(始于1510年代)。
- 5.
of major significance or importance
重要的;具有重大意义的
- 6.
Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; commanding; illustrious; eminent.
源于或具有理想主义;令人钦佩;杰出的;著名的。
- 7.
Impressive or striking.
令人印象深刻或引人注目。
- 8.
Much in use; favoured.
使用频繁;受欢迎。
- 9.
Of much talent or achievements.
具有很高的才能或成就。
- 10.
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.
在大规模上做或体现(某特征或追求);积极或热情。
重要的;重大的;令人印象深刻的;惊人的;伟大的;杰出的;令人钦佩的;有才华的;有成就的;常用的;受欢迎的
In use
The movie we watched last night was great.
She did a great job on the project.
It feels great to finally finish the race.
a great juicy steak
a great multitude
the great auk
a great old oak
a great ocean liner
a great delay
a great work of art
Connections
Collocations
- great success
- 巨大成功
- The project was a great success.这个项目取得了巨大成功。
- great deal
- 大量
- He has a great deal of experience.他有大量经验。
- great idea
- 好主意
- That's a great idea!那是个好主意!
- great importance
- 非常重要
- Education is of great importance.教育非常重要。
- great effort
- 巨大努力
- She made a great effort to finish on time.她付出了巨大努力来按时完成。
- great pleasure
- 非常愉快
Learner notes
Memory Tip
great 中的 'g' 形似 '大'字,意为'大'或'棒'。
Context & Register
常用场景:日常对话、一般性评价。中文备注:通常用于口语中表示非常满意或优秀,也可用于书面,但更常见于非正式场合。
Grammar Note
口语中可作感叹词,但作形容词时通常无特殊语法限制。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Genuine rhymes: late, mate (both /eɪt/). Warning: words spelled similarly like sweat (/swɛt/) and threat (/θrɛt/) sound different. Note: grate is a homophone but spelled differently.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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