Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2597
numerous
/ˈnuːmɚəs/
adjective
许多的；众多的
many; existing in large numbers or quantities
- 1.
Indefinitely large numerically; many.
数量巨大的；许多。
- 2.
amounting to a large indefinite number
大量的
- 3.
Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
由大量个体或部分组成的。
数量巨大的；许多。；大量的；由大量个体或部分组成的。；很多的；数目众多的
In use
The library has numerous books on ancient history.
She has received numerous awards for her research.
There are numerous reasons why exercise is beneficial.
numerous times
the family was numerous
numerous + plural noun
The project faced numerous challenges.
该项目面临众多挑战。
be + numerous
The benefits of exercise are numerous.
锻炼的好处很多。
Common mistakes
Connections
Collocations
- numerous occasions
- 多次
- I have reminded him on numerous occasions.我多次提醒过他。
- numerous examples
- 许多例子
- The book provides numerous examples.这本书提供了许多例子。
- numerous studies
- 大量研究
- Numerous studies have confirmed the findings.大量研究证实了这些发现。
- numerous times
- 无数次
- He has visited the museum numerous times.他无数次参观过这个博物馆。
- numerous ways
- 许多方式
- You can solve this problem in numerous ways.你可以用许多方式解决这个问题。
- numerous benefits
Learner notes
Memory Tip
numerous = number（数字）+ ous（多的），想象无数数字堆积如山。
Context & Register
中性语域，适用于多数正式和非正式场合。
Grammar Note
通常修饰复数名词，或作表语
Pronunciation & Spelling
All words share the '-ous' suffix pronounced /-əs/, but the preceding vowel differs, so they do not perfectly rhyme with 'numerous' (/ˈnjuːmərəs/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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