Definitions
n. a large amount of something gathered together
大量；大团；大块
n. the amount of matter in an object
质量
adj. involving or affecting very large numbers of people
大规模的；大众的
Example
A mass of tangled cables lay behind the desk.
书桌后面堆着一大团缠在一起的电线。
Mass production has made household goods more affordable, but it can also increase waste and resource consumption.
大规模生产使家居用品更便宜，但也可能增加废弃物和资源消耗。
Collocations
- a mass of
- body mass
- mass production
- mass media
Word family
- massive (adj.)
- massively (adv.)
Usage tip
物理学中mass指质量，weight指重量，二者不同。
FAQ
- What does mass mean?
- a large amount of something gathered together the amount of matter in an object involving or affecting very large numbers of people
- How is mass pronounced?
- UK /mæs/, US /mæs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
