quantity
/ˈkwɒntəti/ · /ˈkwɑːntəti/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2444 in the learning path
数量；量
Definitions
n. the amount or number of something
数量；量
Example
We bought a large quantity of rice yesterday.
我们昨天买了大量大米。
Reducing the quantity of food wasted by households could lower both environmental damage and living costs.
减少家庭食物浪费量，既能减轻环境损害，也能降低生活成本。
Collocations
- a large quantity of
- in small quantities
- quality over quantity
Word family
- quantify (v.)
- quantitative (adj.)
Synonyms
- amount
Usage tip
quantity指数量，quality指质量；a quantity of可接两类名词。
FAQ
- What does quantity mean?
- the amount or number of something
- How is quantity pronounced?
- UK /ˈkwɒntəti/, US /ˈkwɑːntəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
