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

ETYMOLOGYprofound

Origin: 1200-1300 Old French profond deep, from Latin profundus, from fundus bottom

COLLOCATIONS► profound impact/effect/influence etc.

The study had a profound effect on U.S. health policy.

► profound changes

There have been profound changes in climate.

► profound sense

a profound sense of sadness

THESAURUShaving a big effect or influence on people or events, or having a lot of value or meaning to someone or something► important

having a big effect or influence on people or events, or having a lot of value or meaning to someone or something: She asked some important questions. I have an important meeting at work today.

► of great/considerable importance

very important: Friends are of great importance to your child’s development.

► crucial

very important and necessary, because other things depend on it: The U.S. plays a crucial role in the region.

► key

very important and necessary for success or to understand something: Rondo and Garnett are two of the team’s key players.

► vital/essential/critical

extremely important and necessary: The information was vital to the success of the battle. It’s essential that you bring water to drink if you are running in the race.

► imperative

formal extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately: It is absolutely imperative that we win this game, or we won’t be going to the playoffs.

► major

having a very large or important effect, especially when compared to other things: Smoking is a major cause of lung disease.

► significant

important and having a strong effect on what happens in the future: The new research is highly significant.

► profound

formal having a very strong influence or effect on a situation, especially so that major changes happen: The writer’s experience of war had a profound effect on his work.

► momentous

formal a momentous event, change, or decision has a much more important effect on the future than most events, changes, or decisions: The Civil War brought about momentous changes in American society.

► paramount

formal more important than anything else: The needs of the customer should be paramount.

单词	profound
释义	profoundprofound /prəˈfaʊnd/ ●●○ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYprofound Origin: 1200-1300 Old French profond deep, from Latin profundus, from fundus bottom Collocations COLLOCATIONS► profound impact/effect/influence etc. The study had a profound effect on U.S. health policy. ► profound changes There have been profound changes in climate. ► profound sense a profound sense of sadness Thesaurus THESAURUShaving a big effect or influence on people or events, or having a lot of value or meaning to someone or something► important having a big effect or influence on people or events, or having a lot of value or meaning to someone or something: She asked some important questions. I have an important meeting at work today. ► of great/considerable importance very important: Friends are of great importance to your child’s development. ► crucial very important and necessary, because other things depend on it: The U.S. plays a crucial role in the region. ► key very important and necessary for success or to understand something: Rondo and Garnett are two of the team’s key players. ► vital/essential/critical extremely important and necessary: The information was vital to the success of the battle. It’s essential that you bring water to drink if you are running in the race. ► imperative formal extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately: It is absolutely imperative that we win this game, or we won’t be going to the playoffs. ► major having a very large or important effect, especially when compared to other things: Smoking is a major cause of lung disease. ► significant important and having a strong effect on what happens in the future: The new research is highly significant. ► profound formal having a very strong influence or effect on a situation, especially so that major changes happen: The writer’s experience of war had a profound effect on his work. ► momentous formal a momentous event, change, or decision has a much more important effect on the future than most events, changes, or decisions: The Civil War brought about momentous changes in American society. ► paramount formal more important than anything else: The needs of the customer should be paramount. 1important and having a strong influence or effect: profound impact/effect/influence etc. The study had a profound effect on U.S. health policy. There have been profound changes in climate. a book with profound social implications► see thesaurus at important2showing strong serious feelings SYN deep: a profound sense of sadness3showing great knowledge and understanding SYN deep: a profound remark The essay was very profound.4complete SYN total: profound deafness There was a profound silence after his remark.5literary deep or far below the surface of something SYN deep [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French profond deep, from Latin profundus, from fundus bottom]—profoundly adverb
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