large

large
adjective

of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity
（尺寸，范围，能量）大的，较大的
add a large clove of garlic.
加一大瓣儿蒜。
the concert attracted large crowds.
音乐会吸引了一大群人。
■of greater size than the ordinary, especially with reference to a size of clothing or to the size of a packaged commodity
（尤指衣服或包装尺寸）大号的
the jumper comes in small, medium, and large sizes.
毛线套衫有小号、中号和大号。
■pursuing an occupation or commercial activity on a significant scale
（职业，商业活动）大规模的，规模化的
many large investors are likely to take a different view.
许多大投资商可能有不同的观点。
of wide range or scope
大范围的
we can afford to take a larger view of the situation.
我们能够从更大视角对局势进行观察。

verb

[no obj.](large it)(Brit. informal)enjoy oneself in a lively way with drink or drugs and music
(英，非正式)享受（酒或毒品加音乐）

常用词组
at large

(especially of a criminal or dangerous animal) at liberty; escaped or not yet captured
（尤指罪犯、猛兽）自由的，逃逸的，未被捕的
the fugitive was still at large.
逃犯仍在逃。
as a whole; in general
整体上，总体上
there has been a loss of community values in society at large.
社团价值就社会整体而言有一定的下降。
(US)in a general way; without particularizing
(美)普通的，无特别的
he served as an ambassador at large in the Reagan Administration.
他在里根政府时期做过无任所大使。
(dated)at length; in great detail
(旧)详尽地
writing at large on the policies he wished to pursue.
有关他希望奉行政策的详细著述。

have (或 give) it large

(Brit. informal)go out and enjoy oneself, typically with drink or drugs; go clubbing
(英，非正式)出去享乐（多为饮酒或吸毒）；去逛俱乐部

in large measure (或 part)

to a great extent
很大程度上，非常
the success of the conference was due in large part to its organizers.
讨论会的成功在很大程度上应归功于组织者。

as large as life

larger than life

派生
largeness
noun
largish
adjective

语源

Middle English (in the sense 'liberal in giving, lavish, ample in quantity'): via Old French from Latin larga, feminine of largus 'copious'

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