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| /səbˈstænʃl/ |
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| 1 | large in amount or degree 数目大的；可观的；大量的 |
| The study reveals very substantial differences between population groups. 该研究显示不同人群之间存在着相当大的差异。 |
| The schools have a substantial measure of local autonomy. 这些学校有相当大的自主权。 |
| a substantial number/amount/proportion A substantial number of members have called to complain. 相当多的会员打了投诉电话。 |
| a substantial increase/reduction/improvement There has been a substantial increase in inflation. 通货膨胀大幅度增长。 |
| | 1a | used about large amounts of money （钱）数额巨大的 | | substantial savings/investments 数额巨大的存款/投资 | | a substantial sum Unless the group can raise a substantial sum, they will be in trouble. 除非这个集团能筹集到一笔巨额资金，否则他们将陷入困境。 | |
| | 1b | large and strongly built 大而结实的；大而坚固的 | | a substantial brick building 坚固的砖建大楼 | |
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| 2 | important or real 重要的；真实的 |
| His decision was based on nothing more substantial than his dislike of foreigners. 他的决定完全是基于他对外国人的厌恶而作出的。 |
| | 2a | dealing with important ideas in a serious way 很有分量的 | | The most substantial regional newspaper is Caribbean Contact. 最有分量的地方性报纸是《加勒比电讯报》。 | |
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| 3 | making you feel full and satisfied 丰足的；丰盛的 |
| Do you have anything more substantial than these pretzels? 你有比这些椒盐卷饼更解饿的食物吗? |
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