considerable

considerable

[kən'sidərəbl]

adj.重要的, 相当大的, 可观的

例句与用法:

He showed/exercised considerable restraint in not suing for a divorce.

他极力克制自己,不提出离婚诉讼。

The strength of the dollar is causing considerable disquiet on the stock exchange.

美元表现坚挺在证券交易所中引起很大的不安。

The negotiations will call for considerable dexterity.

进行这些谈判需要相当圆滑的手腕。

She still suffers considerable discomfort from her injury.

她因那次受伤至今仍感不适。

This essay represents a considerable improvement on your recent work.

这篇论文说明你最近的工作取得了相当大的改进。

Having considerable weight; heavy.

有相当的重量的; 重的

The mayor is a considerable official.

市长是一位重要的官员。

He bought the house at considerable expense.

他花了很多钱买了这所房子。

词形变化:

副词: considerably |


a.

1. 相当大的; 相当多的

He made a considerable sum of money in real estate.

他做房地产生意赚了大笔钱。

2. 值得考虑的; 重要的

Paul is a considerable person in his town.

保罗是镇上的一位重要人物。

n.

【美】【口】大量[U]

I figure he earned considerable.

我估计他赚了不少。


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