英语词汇“quantity”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	quantity
释义	quantity quantity /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ aep /ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/ noun [C or U] ► B1 the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured or is fixed: » Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession.» We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night.» The (sheer) quantity (= large amount) of equipment needed for the trip is staggering.» They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large quantities and cheaply.» This recipe is only for four, so I usually do double the quantity if I'm cooking for my family.» It's quality not quantity that really counts.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General words for size and amountWord partners for quantity• a ♯large/♯huge/♯small/♯vast quantity• a ♯significant/♯substantial/♯sufficient quantity• the ♯sheer quantity of sth• ♯equal quantities• ♯in (big/large/small) quantities• a quantity ♯of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a big/copious/great/huge/large/vast quantity» They consumed vast quantities of food.-lu. a considerable/significant/substantial/sufficient quantity» These foods provide a significant quantity of dietary fibre.-lu. a small quantity» Small quantities of asbestos were found in the building.-lu. equal quantities» Add equal quantities of flour and sugar.-lu. a limited/unlimited quantity» We cannot allow unlimited quantities of fish to be caught.-lu. the sheer quantity of sth» We were overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available.–Prepositions-lu. in (big, large, limited, etc.) quantities» We buy timber in large quantities.-lu. do sth in quantity» Paint is cheaper when bought in quantity.-lu. a quantity of sth» We consumed large quantities of food.–Phrases-lu. quality not quantity» We are interested in quality, not quantity. • • • Extra Examples:» This quantity of lasagne will feed six people.» Forensic examination revealed a large quantity of poison in the dead man's stomach.» He consumes vast quantities of chips with every meal.» The quantities given in the recipe should be enough for four servings.» Erupting volcanoes discharge massive quantities of dust into the stratosphere.
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