a quantity of something 量；数量 | You only need a small amount. 你只需要很小的量即可。 |
| +of A computer can store a vast amount of information. 一台计算机能储存大量信息。 |
| A certain amount of stress can be a good thing. 一定的压力可以是好事。 |
| | a | a quantity of money 钱的数额 | | This amount should be paid within two weeks. 这笔钱应该在两周内支付。 | |
| | b | a number of thingsMany people consider this use to be incorrect 一些（许多人认为这种用法不正确） | | The call centre handles a huge amount of complaints every day. 客户服务中心每天处理大量的投诉。 | |
| | c | used for saying that something will never be enough to have an effect 某事物即使再多也不够 | | No amount of training could have prepared him for this. 即使训练再多他也不能胜任这项任务。 | |