giant
/ˈdʒaɪənt/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1899 in the learning path
巨大的
Definitions
adj. Much larger than usual
巨大的
n. An imaginary person of enormous size
巨人
n. A very large company or an exceptionally important person
大企业；杰出人物
Example
A giant pumpkin filled almost the entire garden cart.
一个巨大的南瓜几乎占满了整辆园艺推车。
Technology giants have considerable influence over how people access information and communicate with one another.
科技巨头对人们获取信息和相互交流的方式有很大影响。
Collocations
- a giant leap
- a giant screen
- a technology giant
Word family
- gigantic (adj.)
Synonyms
- huge
- enormous
Antonyms
- tiny
Usage tip
作形容词通常放名词前；作名词可指行业巨头。
FAQ
- What does giant mean?
- Much larger than usual An imaginary person of enormous size A very large company or an exceptionally important person
- How is giant pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒaɪənt/, US /ˈdʒaɪənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
