gross
/ɡrəʊs/ · /ɡroʊs/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5082 in the learning path
总的；毛的
Definitions
adj. Calculated before taxes, costs, or other amounts are taken away.
总的；毛的
adj. Extremely serious and clearly unacceptable.
严重的；极其恶劣的
adj. Very unpleasant or disgusting.
恶心的；令人厌恶的
Example
My gross pay looks much better than my take-home pay.
我的税前工资看起来比实发工资高多了。
Gross domestic product measures economic output, but it does not fully reflect citizens' quality of life.
国内生产总值衡量经济产出，却不能全面反映公民的生活质量。
Collocations
- gross income
- gross domestic product
- gross negligence
- gross profit
Word family
- grossly (adv.)
Synonyms
- total
- disgusting
Antonyms
- net
Usage tip
财务中gross为扣除前总额，net为净额。
FAQ
- What does gross mean?
- Calculated before taxes, costs, or other amounts are taken away. Extremely serious and clearly unacceptable. Very unpleasant or disgusting.
- How is gross pronounced?
- UK /ɡrəʊs/, US /ɡroʊs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
