considerable
英[k?n's?d(?)r?b(?)l]
美[k?n's?d?r?bl]
- adj. 相當大的；重要的，值得考慮的
詞態變化
比較級:?more considerable;最高級:?most considerable;
助記提示
1. Considerable time
2. You are very considerable. 實際指的是老外很胖.
3. You are as fat as a pig. 老外實際不覺得豬胖。
4. as fat as an elephant 胖的像大象.
中文詞源
considerable 相當多的
來自consider, 考慮。即值得考慮的，相當多的。
英文詞源
- considerable (adj.)
- mid-15c., "capable of being considered," from Medieval Latin considerabilis "worthy to be considered," from Latin considerare (see consider). Meaning "pretty large" is from 1640s (implied in considerably).
CONSIDERABLE. This word is still frequently used in the manner out by Dr. Witherspoon in the following remark: "He is considerable of a surveyor; considerable of it may found in the country. This manner of speaking in the northern parts." [Pickering, 1816]
雙語例句
- 1. He brought to the job not just considerable experience but passionate enthusiasm.
- 他不僅給這一工作帶來了不少經驗，而且傾注了極大的熱情。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. Shares and bonds can bring one quite a considerable additional income.
- 股票和債券能給人帶來不菲的額外收入。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. What'simpressed me has been his considerable firmness of purpose.
- 令我印象深刻的是他對目標的堅定不移。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. He's shown considerable delicacy and tact in feeling the public mood.
- 他在體察民情方面表現得相當周到和練達。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. Quite a considerable number of interviews are going on.
- 大量的采訪在繼續。
來自柯林斯例句