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very good or pleasant 美妙的；好极的；使人快乐的 He's a great bloke. 他是个大好人。 What a great goal! 这球进得真妙！ We had a great time in Madrid. 我们在马德里玩得很开心。 You should have come along. It was great fun. 你应该一起来的。非常有趣。 You've done a great job. 你做得很好。 I think that's a great idea. 我认为这是个好主意。 It's a great way to meet new people. 这是认识新朋友的好方法。 New Zealand is a great place to live. 新西兰是一个非常适合居住的地方。 This is a great opportunity for us. 这对我们来说是一个很好的机会。 He missed a great chance to score in the final minutes of the match. 他错过了在比赛最后几分钟得分的大好机会。 - it is great to do something
It's great to see you again. 很高兴再次见到你。 - great with somebody/something
He's great with the kids. 他对孩子很有一套。 ‘Why don't we order a pizza?’ ‘That sounds great.’ “我们为什么不点一份比萨饼呢，”。“听起来不错，”。 ‘I'll pick you up at seven.’ ‘That'll be great, thanks.’ “我七点钟来接你。” “太好了，谢谢。” - (ironic)
Oh great, they left without us. 啊，真绝，他们撇下我们走了。
Synonyms greatgreat- cool
- fantastic
- fabulous
- terrific
- brilliant
- awesome
- epic
- great (informal)
very good; giving a lot of pleasure: 指美妙的、好极的、使人快乐的： We had a great time in Madrid. 我们在马德里玩得很开心。
- cool (informal)
used to show that you admire or approve of something, often because it is fashionable, attractive or different: 指因时髦、漂亮或与众不同而令人钦佩的、绝妙的、顶呱呱的： I think their new song’s really cool. 我认为他们的新歌棒极了。
- fantastic (informal)
extremely good; giving a lot of pleasure: 指极好的、了不起的、非常愉快的： ‘How was your holiday?’ ‘Fantastic!’ “你假期过得好吗？”“棒极了！”
- fabulous (informal)
extremely good: 指极好的、绝妙的： Jane’s a fabulous cook. 简的烹饪技巧堪称一绝。
- terrific (informal)
extremely good; wonderful: 指极好的、绝妙的、了不起的： She’s doing a terrific job. 她活儿干得真棒。
- brilliant (British English, informal)
, extremely good; wonderful: 指极好的、绝妙的、了不起的： ‘How was the show?’ ‘Brilliant!’ “演出怎么样？”“棒极了！”
- awesome (informal, especially North American English) very good, impressive or great fun:
The show was just awesome. 演出实在棒极了。
- epic (informal) very good, impressive or great fun:
The adventure and action are truly epic in scope. 惊险刺激的动作场面的确壮观。
- to have a(n) great/cool/fantastic/fabulous/terrific/brilliant/awesome time
- to look/sound great/cool/fantastic/fabulous/terrific/brilliant/awesome
- really great/cool/fantastic/fabulous/terrific/brilliant/awesome
- absolutely great/fantastic/fabulous/terrific/brilliant/awesome/epic
Extra ExamplesThe food smells absolutely great. 食物闻起来香极了。 You're a great cook—this is delicious! 你的厨艺真棒－这个太好吃了！ That's really great news! 真是个好消息啊！
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
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- just
- really
- absolutely
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much more than average in degree or quantity 非常的；很多的；极大的 This is a matter of great importance. 这是个极其重要的问题。 The lack of clean drinking water is of great concern. 缺乏干净的饮用水令人十分担忧。 The concert had been a great success. 音乐会非常成功。 Her death was a great shock to us all. 她的死使我们所有人都感到非常震惊。 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. 今天能在这里欢迎您是我极大的荣幸。 We will be following his progress with great interest. 我们将以极大的兴趣关注他的进步。 one of the greatest challenges facing the world today 当今世界面临的最大挑战之一 These women represent a group at greater risk of developing particular cancers. 这些女性代表了一个患特定癌症风险更高的群体。 Take great care of it. 对此要多加小心。 You've been a great help. 你帮了大忙。 - (ironic)
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). 依我看，你真是帮了个大忙啊（指帮倒忙）。 We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. 我们在很大程度上都是所属文化的产物。 The problem is treated in great detail in the book. 这本书详细论述了这个问题。
Homophones grate | greatgrate great- grate verb
Grate the apples and carrots and add to the mixture. 将苹果和胡萝卜磨碎，加入混合物中。
- grate noun
A small fire was burning in the grate. 壁炉里有一团小火在燃烧。
- great adjective
She is a young player with great potential. 她是一个很有潜力的年轻球员。
Extra ExamplesThe play was a very great success. 这出戏非常成功。 Don't worry. It's no great problem. 别担心，这不是什么大问题。 They examined the figures in great detail. 他们仔细检查了这些数字。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- very
- great big
- no great
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very large; much bigger than average in size or quantity 大的；巨大的；数量大的；众多的 A great crowd had gathered. 一大群人聚集在一起。 People were arriving in great numbers. 人们大批到来。 The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. 大多数人似乎都同意这种观点。 He must have fallen from a great height. 他肯定是从很高的地方摔下来的。 She lived to a great age. 她活了很大岁数。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- very
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- no great
- [only before noun] (informal)
used to emphasize an adjective of size or quality （强调尺寸、体积或质量）很 There was a great big pile of books on the table. 桌上有很大一摞书。 He cut himself a great thick slice of cake. 他给自己切了厚厚的一大块蛋糕。 There's a great big hole in this sleeve. 这只袖子上有个非常大的洞。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- very
- great big
- no great
Which Word? big / large / greatbig / large / greatThese adjectives are frequently used with the following nouns:big ~ large ~ great ~ man numbers success house part majority car area interest boy room importance dog company difficulty smile eyes problem problem family pleasure surprise volume beauty question population artist difference problem surprise - Large is more formal than big and should be used in writing unless it is in an informal style. It is not usually used to describe people, except to avoid saying ‘fat’.
large 较 big 正式，应该用于书面语，但非正式语体除外。该词通常不用来形容人，除非是为了避免使用 fat（胖）。 - Great often suggests quality and not just size. Note also the phrases:
great 不仅指大，还常含伟大之意。另注意下列短语的用法： a large amount of 大量 a large number of 许多 a large quantity of 大量 a great deal of 大量 in great detail 非常详细 a person of great age. 年长者
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extremely good in ability or quality and therefore admired by many people 伟大的；优秀的；杰出的；卓越的 Gary Kasparov, undoubtedly the greatest chess player of all time 加里·卡斯帕罗夫，无疑是有史以来最伟大的棋手 He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. 他被称为世界上最杰出的小提琴手。 Sherlock Holmes, the great detective 赫赫有名的侦探福尔摩斯 Great art has the power to change lives. 伟大艺术品有着改变人们生活的力量。 This represents a great achievement. 这代表了一个伟大的成就。 He was a truly great man. 他是一位真正的伟人。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- really
- truly
- very
- …
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important and impressive 重要的；重大的；给人深刻印象的 -
having high status or a lot of influence 地位高的；位高权重的；影响大的 the great powers (= important and powerful countries) 大国 We can make this country great again. 我们可以使这个国家再次强大起来。 Alexander the Great 亚历山大大帝
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in a very good state of physical or mental health 身心健康的；心情愉快的 She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). 她好像心情很不错。 I feel great today. 我今天感觉特别好。 I don’t feel too great. 感觉不太爽。 Everyone's in great form. 每个人的状态都很好。 You're looking great. Marriage must suit you! 你看上去好极了，你一定很适应婚姻生活！
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- just
- really
- absolutely
- …
- [not usually before noun] great at (doing) something (informal)
able to do something well 擅长；精通 - (informal)
very suitable or useful for something 适合；（对…）有用 - [only before noun]
used when you are emphasizing a particular description of somebody/something （强调某种情况） - great-
added to words for family members to show a further stage in relationship （冠于家庭成员的称呼前，表示更高或更低一辈的亲属关系） my great-aunt (= my father’s or mother’s aunt) 我的姑婆／姨婆 her great-grandson (= the grandson of her son or daughter) 她的曾孙 my great-great-grandfather (= the grandfather of my grandfather) 我的高祖
- [only before noun]
used in the names of animals or plants that are larger than similar kinds （用于相似动植物中较大者的名称前）大 the great tit 大山雀
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- very
- great big
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- Greater
used with the name of a city to describe an area that includes the centre of the city and a large area all round it （与城市名连用，指包括市区和周围广大地区在内的区域）大 Greater London 大伦敦
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- very
- great big
- no great
good好
large大
admired受赞赏
important/impressive重要；给人深刻印象
with influence有影响
in good health健康
skilled熟练
useful有用
for emphasis强调
family家庭
larger animals/plants较大的动物／植物
city name城市名
Word OriginOld English grēat ‘big’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch groot and German gross.
Idioms
be going great guns
- (informal)
to be doing something quickly and successfully 做得快；顺利；成功
be greater/more than the sum of its parts
to be better or more effective as a group than you would think just by looking at the individual members of the group 个体相加不如集体的力量大 The team is greater than the sum of its parts. 这个团队具有强大的整体力量。
be a great one for (doing) something
be no great shakes
- (informal)
to be not very good, efficient, suitable, etc. 不太出色；不太有效；不怎么合适；不怎么样
a good/great deal (of something)
much; a lot 非常的；很多的；极大的 She's feeling a good deal better. 她感觉好多了。 We don't see them a great deal (= often) these days. 这些天我们不常见到他们。 They spent a great deal of money. 他们花了大量的钱。 A good deal of research has been done on the subject. 在这个问题上已经做了大量的研究。
the great and the good (often ironic)
people who are very successful, admired and respected 名人；伟人；伟大的事物 Universities around the world award honorary degrees to the great and the good. 世界各地的大学将荣誉学位授予伟人和好人。
great and small
of all sizes or types 大小；高低；贵贱 all creatures great and small 所有大小生物
the great… in the sky
great minds think alike
- (informal, humorous)
used to say that you and another person must both be very clever because you have had the same idea or agree about something 英雄所见略同
great/tall oaks from little acorns grow
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something large and successful often begins in a very small way 参天橡树长自小小橡实；合抱之树，生于毫末
take (great) pains (to do something) | go to great pains (to do something)
take (great) pains with/over something