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单词 hefty
释义 hefty
\-tē, -ti\ adjective
(usually -er/-est)
Etymology: heft (II) + -y
1. : having considerable weight : quite heavy
 < a couple of big hefty books >
2.
 a.
  (1) : large or bulky and usually strong : big, rugged
   < a hefty six-footer — Time >
   < a hefty fellow, in the habit of standing no nonsense from his customers — W.S.Maugham >
  (2) : exhibiting considerable strength or force : powerful, mighty
   < struck a hefty blow >
 b. : having a size or extent that is by no means small or negligible : not insignificant in size
  < had a hefty hill to climb over >
  or extent
  < took a hefty hike >
  : impressively large : good-sized
  < a hefty majority — W.H.Whyte >
  < hefty wage increases — Time >
  < paying up a pretty hefty sum for the settlement of certain debts — Claud Cockburn >
  : imposing
  < tipped the scales at a hefty 224 pounds — Elizabeth Coatsworth >
 c. : quite rigorous or demanding by reason of size or extent
  < received a hefty assignment that will take nearly all their time >
  < a hefty really tough job to do >
3. : generous in quantity : abundant, plentiful
 < a hefty supply of ammunition — Clay Blair >
 < served up a hefty meal >
Synonyms: see heavy
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