
great
词源
源自中古英语 'greet',古英语 'grēat',意为“大的、重要的”,与德语 'groß' 同源。
adjective
❶ 形容事物在规模、数量或程度上非常大或显著,超出一般水平。
“The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders in the world.”
(中国的长城是世界上最伟大的奇迹之一。)
“She felt a great sense of relief after finishing the project.”
(完成项目后,她感到极大的解脱。)
❶ 形容人或事物非常优秀、出色,值得赞扬或钦佩。
“She is a great teacher who inspires her students.”
(她是一位激励学生的优秀教师。)
“That was a great performance by the young pianist.”
(那位年轻钢琴家的表演非常出色。)
noun
❶ 指重要或有影响力的人物,通常用于复数形式。
“The greats of literature are studied in schools worldwide.”
(世界各地的学校都在研究文学巨匠。)
“He is considered one of the greats in modern art.”
(他被认为是现代艺术的伟大人物之一。)
常见短语
great deal — 表示数量或程度很大,常用于强调重要性或影响。
“She spent a great deal of time preparing for the exam.”
(她花了大量时间准备考试。)
great at — 表示在某方面非常擅长或熟练。
“He is great at solving complex problems.”
(他非常擅长解决复杂问题。)
the great outdoors — 指广阔的自然环境,常用于描述户外活动或旅行。
“They love exploring the great outdoors on weekends.”
(他们喜欢在周末探索大自然。)