substantial
英[s?b'st?n?(?)l]
美[s?b'st?n?l]
- adj. 大量的；實質(zhì)的；內(nèi)容充實的
- n. 本質(zhì)；重要材料
英英釋意
- 1. fairly large;
- "won by a substantial margin"
- 2. being the essence or essential element of a thing;
- "substantial equivalents"
- "substantive information"
- 3. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary;
- "the substantial world"
- "a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"
- "most ponderous and substantial things"- Shakespeare
- 4. providing abundant nourishment;
- "a hearty meal"
- "good solid food"
- "ate a substantial breakfast"
- 5. of good quality and condition; solidly built;
- "a solid foundation"
- "several substantial timber buildings"