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substantial

UK //səbˈstænʃəl//US //səbˈstænʃəl//

词源

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”。

adjective

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。)

同义词:considerable, significant, large, solid, sturdy

常见短语

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。)