great
/ɡreɪt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #771 in the learning path
极好的；出色的
Definitions
adj. Very good or enjoyable.
极好的；出色的
adj. Very large in amount, size, or degree.
巨大的；程度很高的
adj. Highly important, admired, or successful.
伟大的；杰出的
Example
We had a great afternoon swimming in the lake.
我们在湖里游泳，度过了一个愉快的下午。
Access to reliable internet is of great importance for students living in remote areas.
对于居住在偏远地区的学生来说，能够使用可靠的互联网至关重要。
Collocations
- a great opportunity
- of great importance
- a great deal of
- a great achievement
Word family
- greatness (n.)
- greatly (adv.)
Synonyms
- excellent
- outstanding
Antonyms
- terrible
Usage tip
a great deal of后接不可数名词，表示大量。
FAQ
- What does great mean?
- Very good or enjoyable. Very large in amount, size, or degree. Highly important, admired, or successful.
- How is great pronounced?
- UK /ɡreɪt/, US /ɡreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
