| 单词 | momentous |
| 释义 | momentous (once / 1172 pages) adj Momentous describes an important event or moment in time. It is used for a time of great consequence or for a major accomplishment, and is almost always reserved for good things. When a moment is so great you know you'll never forget it, you have just experienced something momentous. It can be personal — perhaps the day you were named prom queen; or something historic — like the day Elizabeth was named Queen of England. Momentous and momentary share the root word moment but momentary describes just one fleeting moment in time. A momentary occurrence can certainly be momentous, but it's not always the case. WORD FAMILYmomentous: momentously, momentousness+/moment: momentaneous, momentary, momentous, moments/momentary: momentarily USAGE EXAMPLESThe National Defense Authorization Act, a year-end policy bill encompassing virtually every aspect of the U.S. military, contained two provisions with potentially momentous consequences. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) It represents a momentous victory for President Bashar Assad and a crushing defeat for Syria's opposition, which will struggle to forge a way forward. Los Angeles Times(Dec 22, 2016) It represents a momentous victory for President Bashar Assad and a crushing defeat for Syria’s opposition which will struggle to forge a way forward. Time(Dec 22, 2016) adj of very great significance a momentous event Syn important, significant important in effect or meaning |
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