单词 | substantial |
释义 | substantial adj 1 large in amount; considerable 数目大的; 可观的 a substantial improvement, decrease 相当大的改善、 缩减 Her contribution to the discussion was substantial. 她在讨论中做了很多工作. obtain a substantial loan 获得大笔贷款. 2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] solidly or strongly built or made 坚固的; 结实的 a substantial padlock, chair, wall 结实的挂锁、 椅子、 墙壁. 3 [usu attrib 通常作定语] owning much property; wealthy 有大量财产的; 富有的 a substantial business, company 殷实的商号、 公司 *substantial farmers 富有的农民. 4 [attrib 作定语] concerningthe most important part of sth; essential 实质的; 大体上的; 基本的 We are in substantial agreement. 我们的意见基本一致. 5 (fml 文) having physical existence, not merely seen or heard or imagined; real 实际存在的; 实物的; 真实的 Was it something substantial that you saw, or was it a ghost? 你见到的是实物, 还是鬼魂? |
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