abundance

abundance
[əˈbʌnd(ə)ns]
noun
  1. a very large quantity of something
    大量,多
    the tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife.
    这个热带岛屿上有大量的野生动植物。
    ■[mass noun]the state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness
    丰富;充足
    vines and figs grew in abundance.
    葡萄藤和无花果树长得十分丰茂。
    she was blessed with talent and charm in abundance.
    她富于才智和魅力。
    ■[mass noun]plentifulness of the good things of life; prosperity
    繁荣;富裕
    the growth of industry promised wealth and abundance.
    工业的增长预示着财富和繁荣。
    ■the quantity or amount of something, e.g. a chemical element or an animal or plant species, present in a particular area, volume, or sample
    数量;丰度
    estimates of the abundance of harp seals.
    对鞍纹海豹数量的估计。
    the relative abundances of carbon and nitrogen.
    碳和氮的相对含量。
    ■(in solo whist) a bid by which a player undertakes to make nine or more tricks
    (纸牌惠斯特用语)独得九墩
语源
  1. Middle English : from Latin abundantia, from abundant- 'overflowing', from the verb abundare (see abound)
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