| 单词 | giant |
| 释义 | giant n. & adj. --n 1. an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size. 2. (in Greek mythology) one of such beings who fought against the gods. 3. an abnormally tall or large person, animal, or plant. 4. a person of exceptional ability, integrity, courage, etc. 5. a large star. --attribadj. 1. of extraordinary size or force, gigantic; monstrous. 2. colloq. extra large (giant packet). 3. (of a plant or animal) of a very large kind. Phrases and idioms giant-killer a person who defeats a seemingly much more powerful opponent. Derivatives giantism n. giant-like adj. Etymology: ME geant (later infl. by L) f. OF, ult. f. L gigas gigant- f. Gk |
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