- 1aC1/ˈnuːmərəs/ · /ˈnjuːmərəs/許多的
正式Many; existing in large numbers.
Many許多的; existing in large numbers數量很多。
示範例句 · Example
The two leaders have met on numerous occasions to talk about peace.
逐字這兩位領袖在許多場合會面,談論和平。
「numerous」就是「很多的」,但比 many、a lot of 更正式,常出現在書面、新聞或正式報告裡。日常聊天大家會說 a lot of 或 lots of;要寫得正式、或強調某事發生過很多次時,才用 numerous,例如 on numerous occasions(在許多場合)。
常見搭配
on numerous occasions
在許多場合、多次
many times
We have warned the students about this on numerous occasions.
numerous studies
許多研究
many research studies
Numerous studies link exercise to better sleep.
too numerous to mention
多到無法一一提及
so many that you cannot name them all
The benefits are too numerous to mention here.
core核心畫面
Think of a crowd so big you can't count the heads — there are simply a lot of them. 'Numerous' is the formal cousin of 'many': it just means a large number, but in a written, slightly tone.
原始詞典資料4 筆記錄
以下是外部詞典記錄的用法,摘錄並精簡格式,我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的;有些用法可能上面已經講過了。
numerousdet/ˈnuməɹəs/
- 1
An indefinite large number of.
- There are numerous definitions of the word 'man'.
- There are numerous reasons to refrain.
numerousadj/ˈnuməɹəs/
- 1
Indefinitely large numerically; many.
- The reasons to refrain are numerous.
- 2
Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
- A numerous band of men and maidens escorts him by torchlight.
- 3
archaicHaving many different qualities.
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