great
adj
(-er, -est)
1
(a) [attrib 作定语]
well above average in size, extent or quantity 大的; 巨大的; 非常的; 很多的
The great ship sank below the waves. 巨轮在滚滚浪涛中沉没.
a great expanse of forest 广阔的森林
dive to a great depth 潜到极深处
all creatures great and small 大大小小的生物
A great crowd had turned up. 来了一大群人.
People had turned up in great numbers. 来了成批的人.
The great majority (of people) (ie Most people) approve. 大多数人赞成.
(b) far away in space or time 距离遥远的; 时间久远的
He lives a great distance away. 他住得很远.
That was a great while ago. 那是很久以前的事了.
(c) [usu attrib 通常作定语]
exceptional in degree or intensity; considerable (程度或强度)异乎寻常的; 格外的; 相当的
of great value, importance, relevance, significance, etc 价值、 重要性、 关系、 意义等颇大的
He described it in great detail. 他描述得相当详细.
Take great care to do it properly. 要格外用心地把这事做好.
You have my greatest (ie very great) sympathy. 我非常同情你.
be in great demand, ie much wanted 需求甚大.
(d) in a very good state of health, morale or well-being; fine 健康的; 精神好的; 安宁的; 平安的; 好的
I feel great today! 我今天觉得精神好极了!
in great form, ie very fit and active 精力充沛
in great spirits, ie very cheerful 心情很愉快.
(e) [attrib 作定语]
with very good or bad effects 有极好的或极坏的效果的
It's a great relief to know you're safe. 知你平安无事才放下心来.
You've been a great help. 你帮了大忙.
the greatest disaster that has ever befallen us. 我们遭受的最严重的灾难. =>Usage at big 用法见big.
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(a) of remarkable ability or quality; outstanding 伟大的; 杰出的
a great man, artist, musician, etc 伟人、 伟大的艺术家、 伟大的音乐家
her great deeds 她的伟大事迹
No one would deny that Beethoven's symphonies are great masterpieces. 人人都认为贝多芬的交响乐是伟大的杰作.
the world's greatest novelist 世界最杰出的小说家.
(b) [attrib 作定语]
of high rank or status 级别高的; 地位高的: a great lady 贵妇人
the great powers, ie important and powerful countries 强国
Alexander the Great 亚历山大大帝.
(c) (infml 口) very remarkable; splendid 非常的; 非凡的; 出众的; 绝妙的; 了不起的: He's great! 他真了不起!
She's the greatest! 她真是不得了!
It's great that you can come! 你能来太好了!
What a great party! 这聚会真棒!
He scored a great goal. 他射入的一球真绝.
(d) (infml 口) ~ (to do sth) very enjoyable or satisfactory 非常愉快的; 令人满意的
We had a great time in Majorca. 我们在马霍卡玩儿得真痛快.
It's great to know you! 认识您很高兴!
It's great to have met you! 与您会面令人十分愉快!
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(a) ~ for sth (infml 口) very suitable for sth; ideal or useful for sth 对某事物极适合的; 对某事物理想的或有用的
This little gadget's great for opening tins. 这小玩意儿开罐头挺好用.
These are great shoes for muddy weather. 这种鞋在雨天泥泞的地上走最合适.
(b) [pred 作表语]
~ at sth (infml 口) clever or skilful at sth 擅长某事; 精於某事
She's great at tennis, chess, etc. 她对网球、 象棋什麽的都擅长.
(c) (ironic 反语) (used to express exasperation, scorn, etc 用以表示恼怒、 愤怒、 轻蔑、 嘲笑等)
Oh great, I've missed the bus again! 真倒霉, 我又没赶上公共汽车!
You've been a great help, you have! 你可帮大忙了, 帮倒忙!
4 [attrib 作定语]
(a) important; noteworthy重要的; 显著的; 值得注意的
The princess was getting married, and everyone was in town for the gre...