英语词汇“substantial”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	substantial
释义	Trends of substantial View usage for: substantial (səbstænʃəl) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Substantial means large in amount or degree. [formal] The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats. That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation. important Synonyms: big, significant, considerable, goodly More Synonyms of substantial 2. graded adjective A substantial building is large and strongly built. [formal] ...those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell. Synonyms: solid, sound, sturdy, strong More Synonyms of substantial More Synonyms of substantial substantial in British English (səbˈstænʃəl) adjective 1. of a considerable size or value substantial funds 2. worthwhile; important a substantial reform 3. having wealth or importance 4. (of food or a meal) sufficient and nourishing 5. solid or strong in construction, quality, or character a substantial door 6. real; actual; true the evidence is substantial 7. of or relating to the basic or fundamental substance or aspects of a thing 8. philosophy of or relating to substance rather than to attributes, accidents, or modifications Derived forms substantiality (səbˌstænʃɪˈælɪtɪ) or substantialness (subˈstantialness) noun substantially (subˈstantially) adverb substantial in American English (səbˈstænʃəl) adjective 1. of or having substance 2. real; actual; true; not imaginary 3. strong; solid; firm; stout 4. considerable; ample; large 5. of considerable worth or value; important 6. having property or possessions; wealthy 7. with regard to essential elements; in substance 8. Philosophy of, or having the nature of, substance noun 9. a substantial thing usually used in pl. Derived forms substantiality (subˌstantiˈality) (sʌbˌstænʃiˈæləti) noun or subˈstantialness substantially (subˈstantially) adverb Word origin ME substancial < ML substantialis < LL Examples of 'substantial' in a sentence substantial This is a rare opportunity to make a substantial reform without an expensive revolution. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The textile industry employed as many women as men and contributed a substantial number of female officers. Christianity Today (2000) We are now looking for sales growth this year and a substantial improvement on the bottom line. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We paid a substantial amount towards the wedding. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The substantial part of this improvement is down to your individual and collective effort. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Some of the recipes are substantial enough for a main course. Bennett, Carol Asthma and Eczema - special diet cookbook (1989) They called no substantial evidence on their behalf. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Only a fool would say we do not need substantial reform to stop this happening again. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The rehab center offers a number of substantial advantages over a home exercise program. Pantano, James A. (MD) Living with Angina (1991) They have the win but to keep winning they will need substantial improvement on yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The robber escaped with a substantial amount of money in a holdall. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Most of all make fresh fruit and vegetables a substantial part of your diet. Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988) But it said that he must stand trial again because there was still substantial evidence against him. Times, Sunday Times (2007) That is what has lead to very substantial numbers coming here. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is generally accepted that they resulted in a substantial improvement. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The result of such an initiative would surely be a really substantial increase in organ transplants. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The desire to acquire substantial income and wealth is inbuilt into the standards of our society and of the capitalist system. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We think substantial reform is essential. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Finally, individuals with substantial wealth should seek independent advice. Times, Sunday Times (2007) If your earnings are not substantial enough, you live with what you can afford. The Sun (2015) It has allowed an insurance company to own and run a substantial part of the town's shopping centre. Hirst, Paul After Thatcher (1989) No doubt Brawn must have known his car was going to be a winner and invested some of his own substantial wealth to prop up the team. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In other languages substantial British English: substantial ADJECTIVE Substantial means large in amount or degree. A substantial number of mothers lack access to childcare. American English: substantial Brazilian Portuguese: substancial Chinese: 大量的 European Spanish: sustancial French: important German: beträchtlich Italian: notevole Japanese: 相当な Korean: 상당한 European Portuguese: substancial Latin American Spanish: sustancial All related terms of 'substantial' substantial amount The amount of something is how much there is, or how much you have, need , or get . substantial number You use number with words such as 'large' or 'small' to say approximately how many things or people there are. substantial risk If something that you do is a risk , it might have unpleasant or undesirable results. substantial discount A discount is a reduction in the usual price of something. substantial donation A donation is something which someone gives to a charity or other organization. substantial evidence Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened . substantial minority If you talk about a minority of people or things in a larger group, you are referring to a number of them that forms less than half of the larger group, usually much less than half. substantial portion A portion of something is a part of it. substantial proportion A proportion of a group or an amount is a part of it. substantial reduction When there is a reduction in something, it is made smaller. substantial savings A saving is a reduction in the amount of time or money that is used or needed . substantial improvement If there is an improvement in something, it becomes better . If you make improvements to something, you make it better. Chinese translation of 'substantial' substantial (səbˈstænʃl) adj [building] 牢固的 (láogù de) [meal] 丰(豐)盛的 (fēngshèng de) [improvement] 重大的 (zhòngdà de) [reward, amount] 相当(當)数(數)额(額)的 (xiāngdāng shù'é de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of big Definition of a considerable size or value That is a very substantial improvement in the current situation. Synonyms big Australia's a big country. significant It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease. considerable We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs. goodly He spent a goodly part of his life in America. large In a large room about a dozen children are sitting on the carpet. important an important economic challenge to the government generous a room with a generous amount of storage space worthwhile tidy (informal) The opportunities are there to make a tidy profit. ample The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen. sizable or sizeable Opposites small , insignificant , inadequate , poor , pathetic , meagre , skimpy , insubstantial , inconsiderable , niggardly 2 (adjective) in the sense of solid Definition solid or strong those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell Synonyms solid I stared up at the square, solid house. sound a perfectly sound building sturdy The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod. strong Around its summit, a strong wall had been built. firm Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. massive a massive steam boat hefty The gritty foursome took turns shouldering the hefty load every five minutes. durable Fine bone china is strong and durable. bulky a bulky man with balding hair well-built The suspect is well built, of medium height, and with dark hair. Opposites weak , rickety , infirm , frail , feeble , light-weight , insubstantial , jerry-built 3 (adjective) in the sense of real Definition available to the senses (formal) talk of imminent and substantial progress Synonyms real his first real job true Everything I had heard about him was true. positive There was no positive evidence. material the material world actual They are using local actors or the actual people involved. valid Both sides have made valid points. weighty Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? Opposites imagined , imaginary , unreal , fictitious , nonexistent , insubstantial Additional synonyms in the sense of actual Definition existing in reality or as a matter of fact They are using local actors or the actual people involved. Synonyms genuine, real, true, confirmed, authentic, verified, truthful, bona fide, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal) in the sense of ample Definition more than sufficient The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen. Synonyms plenty of, great, rich, liberal, broad, generous, lavish, spacious, abounding, abundant, plentiful, expansive, copious, roomy, unrestricted, voluminous, capacious, profuse, commodious, plenteous, enough and to spare in the sense of bulky Definition very large and massive, esp. so as to be unwieldy a bulky man with balding hair Synonyms large, big, huge, heavy, massive, enormous, substantial, immense, mega (slang), very large, mammoth, colossal, cumbersome, weighty, hulking, unwieldy, ponderous, voluminous, unmanageable, elephantine, massy, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal) Synonyms of 'substantial' substantial Explore 'substantial' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of considerable Definition large enough to reckon with We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs. Synonyms large, goodly, much, great, marked, comfortable, substantial, reasonable, tidy (informal), lavish, ample, noticeable, abundant, plentiful, tolerable, appreciable, sizable or sizeable in the sense of durable Definition strong and long-lasting Fine bone china is strong and durable. Synonyms hard-wearing, strong, tough, sound, substantial, reliable, resistant, sturdy, long-lasting, well made, imperishable, made to last in the sense of firm Definition securely in position Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. Synonyms secure, strong, fixed, secured, rooted, stable, steady, anchored, braced, robust, cemented, fast, sturdy, embedded, fastened, riveted, taut, stationary, motionless, immovable, unmoving, unshakeable, unfluctuating in the sense of generous Definition large or plentiful a room with a generous amount of storage space Synonyms plentiful, lavish, ample, abundant, full, rich, liberal, overflowing, copious, bountiful, unstinting, profuse, bounteous (literary), plenteous in the sense of goodly Definition fairly large He spent a goodly part of his life in America. Synonyms considerable, large, significant, substantial, tidy (informal), ample, sizable or sizeable in the sense of hefty Definition large in size, weight, or amount The gritty foursome took turns shouldering the hefty load every five minutes. Synonyms heavy, large, massive, substantial, tremendous, awkward, ample, bulky, colossal, cumbersome, weighty, unwieldy, ponderous in the sense of important Definition of great significance, value, or consequence an important economic challenge to the government Synonyms significant, critical, substantial, grave, urgent, serious, material, signal, primary, meaningful, far-reaching, momentous, seminal, weighty, of substance, salient, noteworthy in the sense of large Definition having a relatively great size, quantity, or extent In a large room about a dozen children are sitting on the carpet. Synonyms massive, great, big, huge, giant, vast, enormous, considerable, substantial, immense, tidy (informal), jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mammoth, colossal, gargantuan, stellar (informal), king-size, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (US, slang), sizable or sizeable, supersize in the sense of massive Definition (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid a massive steam boat Synonyms huge, great, big, heavy, imposing, vast, enormous, solid, impressive, substantial, extensive, monster, immense, hefty, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), whacking (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, whopping (informal), weighty, stellar (informal), hulking, ponderous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), supersize in the sense of material Definition concerned with or composed of physical matter or substance the material world Synonyms physical, worldly, solid, substantial (formal), concrete, fleshly, bodily, tangible, palpable, corporeal, nonspiritual Additional synonyms in the sense of positive Definition expressing certainty There was no positive evidence. Synonyms definite, real, clear, firm, certain, direct, express, actual, absolute, concrete, decisive, explicit, affirmative, clear-cut, unmistakable, conclusive, unequivocal, indisputable, categorical, incontrovertible, nailed-on (slang) in the sense of significant Definition very important It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease. Synonyms important, marked, notable, striking, serious, material, vital, critical, considerable, impressive, pronounced, conspicuous, momentous, weighty, noteworthy in the sense of sound Definition firm or substantial a perfectly sound building Synonyms sturdy, strong, solid, stable, substantial, durable, stout, well-constructed in the sense of strong Definition not easily broken or injured Around its summit, a strong wall had been built. Synonyms durable, substantial, sturdy, reinforced, heavy-duty, well-built, well-armed, hard-wearing, well-protected, on a firm foundation in the sense of sturdy Definition (of a piece of furniture, shoes, etc.) strongly built or made The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod. Synonyms substantial, secure, solid, durable, well-made, well-built, built to last in the sense of tidy Definition quite large The opportunities are there to make a tidy profit. Synonyms considerable, large, substantial, good, goodly, fair, healthy, generous, handsome, respectable, ample, largish, sizable or sizeable in the sense of true Definition in accordance with the truth or facts Everything I had heard about him was true. Synonyms correct, right, accurate, exact, precise, valid, legitimate, factual, truthful, veritable, bona fide, veracious in the sense of valid Definition based on sound reasoning Both sides have made valid points. Synonyms sound, good, reasonable, just, telling, powerful, convincing, substantial, acceptable, sensible, rational, logical, viable, credible, sustainable, plausible, conclusive, weighty, well-founded, cogent, well-grounded in the sense of weighty Definition important or serious Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? Synonyms important, serious, significant, critical, crucial, considerable, substantial, grave, solemn, momentous, forcible, consequential, portentous in the sense of well-built Definition strong and well-proportioned The suspect is well built, of medium height, and with dark hair. Synonyms burly, big, strong, powerful, strapping, hefty, muscular, sturdy, stout, bulky, stocky, hulking, beefy (informal), brawny, thickset
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