Word
heaps
/hiːps/
adverb
非常;极其
very much
非常;极其
In use
I love this song heaps.
This jacket is heaps cheaper than the one I saw online.
She is heaps more confident after her presentation.
heaps + comparative adjective/adverb
heaps 在比较级前表示程度很强,相当于 much 或 a lot。
This car is heaps faster than mine.
这辆车比我的快多了。
heaps + positive adjective
此用法属非正式英式英语,美式英语中较少见。
That movie was heaps good.
那部电影非常好看。
Common mistakes
Heaps I like this book.I like this book heaps.
副词heaps通常置于动词之后或句末,表示'非常';将其放在句首不符合英语习惯。
I have heaps money.I have heaps of money.
当表示'大量'时,heaps作为名词短语的一部分,需要介词of;作为副词时不能直接跟名词。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
用于强调程度,表示非常或极其。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.