Definitions
adj. Weighing a lot and often difficult to lift
沉重的
adj. Greater than usual in amount, strength, or intensity
大量的；强烈的
adj. Demanding considerable effort or causing serious difficulty
繁重的；难以承受的
Example
This suitcase is too heavy for me to lift.
这个行李箱太重了，我提不起来。
Heavy traffic contributes to urban air pollution and increases the time people spend commuting.
繁忙的交通加剧了城市空气污染，也增加了人们的通勤时间。
Collocations
- heavy rain
- heavy traffic
- heavy workload
- heavy lifting
Word family
- heavily (adv.)
- heaviness (n.)
Synonyms
- weighty
Antonyms
- light
Usage tip
大雨用heavy rain，不用big rain。
FAQ
- What does heavy mean?
- Weighing a lot and often difficult to lift Greater than usual in amount, strength, or intensity Demanding considerable effort or causing serious difficulty
- How is heavy pronounced?
- UK /ˈhevi/, US /ˈhevi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
