| 单词 | big |
| 释义 | big —big /bɪɡ/ adjective (bigger, biggest) (IMPORTANT) A2 important, because of being powerful, or having a lot of influence or a serious effect: » He had a big decision to make.» There's a big difference between starting up a business and just talking about it.» The big story in the news this week is the minister's resignation.» The four biggest banks are all planning to cut their service charges.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentbe big somewhere/in sth INFORMALF0 to be important or famous in a particular place or type of work: » They're big in Japan, but no one's heard of them here.Thesaurus+: ↑Important people and describing important people , ↑Famous people , ↑Wealthy peopleC1 INFORMAL If a product or activity is big, it is extremely popular: » Hip-hop is still big today.Thesaurus+: ↑Liked, or not liked, by many people• • • Extra Examples:» She'll be in big trouble if she crashes Sam's car.» Her big opportunity came when she was offered a role in a Spielberg film.» His height and reach give him a big advantage over other boxers.» I must get some sleep - I've got a big day tomorrow.» Exercise can make a big difference to your state of health.adjective (bigger, biggest) (LARGE) A1 large in size or amount: » He's a big man.» Could I try these shoes in a bigger size?» They've got a big house in the country.» She has blonde hair and big blue eyes.» She's had a big pay rise.» I had a great big slice of chocolate cake for tea.» A thousand people took part in the region's biggest ever cycle race.» INFORMAL You write August with a big (= capital) 'a'.» INFORMAL She's always been a big spender (= she has always spent a lot of money).» INFORMAL You're not a very big eater, are you? (= You do not eat a lot.)Thesaurus+: ↑Big and quite big , ↑EnormousA2 INFORMAL older or more like an adult: » Her big (= older) sister/brother told her to go away.» I'm ashamed of you. You're big enough to know better (= at an age where you should know that your behaviour is not acceptable).Thesaurus+: ↑Describing age and birthdaysC2 [before noun] INFORMAL used to add emphasis: » You're a big bully!» He fell for her in a big way (= was greatly attracted to her).Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» What happened to your jacket? There's a big rip in the sleeve.» The big windows make the room feel wonderfully light and airy.» There's a big sports hall for tennis and badminton and such like.» We made a big profit on that deal.» That jacket looks a bit big for you.Common mistake: big or great?! Remember: you do not usually use 'big' before uncountable nouns.! Don't say 'big progress/fun/shame/admiration', say great progress/fun/shame/admiration:✗ My work is of big importance to me.» My work is of great importance to me. |
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