Definitions
n. A large, thick piece of something.
大块；厚块
n. A substantial part of an amount or whole.
相当大的部分
Example
She dropped a chunk of cheese into the soup.
她把一大块奶酪放进了汤里。
Housing costs consume a large chunk of household income, leaving less money for education and leisure.
住房开支占据了家庭收入的很大一部分，使可用于教育和休闲的钱减少了。
Collocations
- a chunk of bread
- a large chunk of
- manageable chunks
Word family
- chunky (adj.)
Synonyms
- piece
- lump
Usage tip
可指实物的大块，也可指时间或金钱的一大部分。
FAQ
- What does chunk mean?
- A large, thick piece of something. A substantial part of an amount or whole.
- How is chunk pronounced?
- UK /tʃʌŋk/, US /tʃʌŋk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
