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countless

UK //ˈkaʊntləs//US //ˈkaʊntləs//

词源

来自中古英语 'countles',由 'count'(计数)和 '-less'(无、不)组成,字面意思是'无法计数的'。

adjective

❶ 数量极多,多到无法计算或数清。通常用于强调数量庞大,超出常规范围。

“There are countless stars in the night sky.”

(夜空中有着数不清的星星。)

“She has made countless attempts to solve the problem.”

(她已经尝试了无数次来解决这个问题。)

同义词:innumerable, numerous, myriad

常见短语

countless times — 表示某事发生过非常多次,多到难以计数。

“I've told you countless times to be careful.”

(我已经告诉过你无数次了,要小心。)