plenty
/ˈplenti/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2037 in the learning path
大量；充足
Definitions
pron. Enough or more than enough of something.
大量；充足
adv. To a sufficient degree or a large extent.
很；足够地
n. A state in which resources are abundant.
富足；丰裕
Example
There is plenty of soup left for everyone.
剩下的汤足够大家喝。
Although cities offer plenty of employment opportunities, high housing costs can discourage young workers from moving there.
尽管城市提供大量就业机会，高昂的住房成本仍可能让年轻劳动者不愿迁入。
Collocations
- plenty of time
- plenty of opportunities
- plenty more
- a time of plenty
Word family
- plentiful (adj.)
- plentifully (adv.)
Synonyms
- abundance
Antonyms
- scarcity
Usage tip
plenty of后接复数可数名词或不可数名词，无须加a。
FAQ
- What does plenty mean?
- Enough or more than enough of something. To a sufficient degree or a large extent. A state in which resources are abundant.
- How is plenty pronounced?
- UK /ˈplenti/, US /ˈplenti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
