vast
/vɑːst/ · /væst/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4231 in the learning path
广阔的；巨大的
Definitions
adj. Extremely large in area, size, amount, or degree.
广阔的；巨大的
Example
A vast desert stretched beyond the small village.
小村庄外是一片绵延的广阔沙漠。
Digital libraries give students access to vast amounts of information, although evaluating its reliability remains essential.
数字图书馆让学生能够获取海量信息，但评估信息的可靠性仍然至关重要。
Collocations
- the vast majority
- vast amounts of
- a vast area
- vast resources
Word family
- vastly (adv.)
- vastness (n.)
Synonyms
- enormous
- immense
- huge
Antonyms
- tiny
Usage tip
the vast majority of表示……中的绝大多数。
FAQ
- What does vast mean?
- Extremely large in area, size, amount, or degree.
- How is vast pronounced?
- UK /vɑːst/, US /væst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
