
好词典

源自拉丁语 'substantialis',由 'substantia'(物质、实体)和 '-alis'(形容词后缀)组成,意为“与物质或实体相关的”。
❶ 指数量、规模或重要性上相当大或显著的,强调事物的实际存在或影响。
“She inherited a substantial amount of money from her grandfather.”
(她从祖父那里继承了一大笔钱。)
“The company made substantial profits last year.”
(公司去年获得了可观的利润。)
❶ 指物体坚固、结实或耐用的,强调物理上的厚重或质量。
“The table is made of substantial oak wood.”
(这张桌子是用坚固的橡木制成的。)
“She built a substantial fence around her garden.”
(她在花园周围建了一道结实的围栏。)
substantial progress — 指在某个项目或任务中取得了显著的进展或成果。
“The team has made substantial progress on the new software development.”
(团队在新软件开发方面取得了显著进展。)
substantial meal — 指一顿丰盛或营养充足的饭食,通常能让人吃饱。
“After the long hike, we enjoyed a substantial meal at the local restaurant.”
(长途徒步后,我们在当地餐馆享用了一顿丰盛的饭菜。)