| 词组 | big |
| 释义 | big /bɪɡ/ adjective 1. large in sizenounsa big house/building They live in a big house in New York.a big country/city/place Canada is a big country.a big road/river There is a big road outside the school.a big company/organization His father works for a big oil company.a big smile/grin She came out of the room with a big smile on her face and said “I’ve got the job!”Using big about peopleWhen you use big about people, it usually means that they have a lot of muscles, or they are fat: He was accompanied by two big bodyguards. I’m getting too big for these jeans.You also use big about people in your family who are older than you: She’s my big sister (=my older sister).ANTONYMS → small (1)2. very noticeable, important, or seriousnounsa big effect/impact The internet has had a big effect on our lives.a big difference There is a big difference in the price.a big change It was a big change in my life.a big advantage/disadvantage Our team had a big disadvantage, because we had never played together before.a big problem Don’t worry – it’s not such a big problem.a big mistake Marrying him was the biggest mistake she had ever made.THESAURUS: big → important (1)ANTONYMS → small (1)3. large in number or amountnounsa big increase/decrease There has been a big increase in the number of people looking for work.a big cut/reduction/fall The sign says there are big price reductions.a big profit/loss The company announced big profits.a big population The city has a big population.You usually say a large amount, not a ‘big’ one. You also usually say large numbers of people/things, not ‘big’ ones.THESAURUS: bigSenses 1, 2, & 3Academic WritingIn academic writing, it is better to use a more formal word instead of big. For example, you can say a large area instead of ‘a big area’ or a major cause instead of ‘a big cause’. You can find more information about these alternative words below. largenumber | amount | quantity | proportion | increase | profit | area | man | woman large means the same as big, but is more formal. You use large when talking about the size, number, or amount of something: The museum attracts a large number of visitors. | The computer can store large amounts of data. | They found large quantities of weapons. | A large proportion of the food we buy is wasted. | There has been a large increase in the number of cars on the roads. | Oil companies make large profits. | Large areas of the forest have been destroyed. | He pointed to a large man in dark glasses. | Larger women sometimes have difficulty finding nice clothes.Big or large?You don’t use large when talking about the importance or seriousness of something.For example, you say a big problem (not a ‘large’ one), a big mistake (not a ‘large’ one), and a big effect (not a ‘large’ one). greatsuccess | change | difference | number | variety | advantage | honour | mistake very big – often used when something is very impressive, important, or serious: The show was a great success. | We are living in a time of great change. | Having the money has made a great difference to our lives. | The female lays a great number of eggs. | The store sells a great variety of household goods. | The great advantage of wind power is that it does not harm the environment. | It is a great honour to receive this award. | It would be a great mistake to ignore this evidence. majorpart | role | factor | problem | issue | change | cause | source | contribution | impact big and important: Women’s health is a major part of our work. | He played a major role in the team’s success. | Exercise is a major factor in preventing heart disease. | Pollution is a major problem. | The cost is likely to be a major issue. | There has been a major change in government policy. | Long working hours are a major cause of stress. | Banking was a major source of employment. | He made a major contribution to modern science. | The new technology will have a major effect on people’s lives. considerableamount | number | degree | proportion | part | interest | importance | influence | success | progress large in amount, number, or degree. Considerable is used especially in formal English: They have already spent a considerable amount of money. | A considerable number of children live in one-parent families. | There is still a considerable degree of confusion. | A considerable proportion of the workers are women. | A considerable part of the land is not being used. | This subject is of considerable interest to scientists. | His writings are of considerable importance. | Jones had a considerable influence on young musicians. | The company has had considerable success. | Considerable progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go. substantialamount | number | part | proportion | increase | progress | change large in amount or number. Substantial is used especially in formal English: They invested a substantial amount of money. | A substantial number of his poems were written there. | A substantial part of Britain’s trade is with Europe. | The disease affects a substantial proportion of the population. | There was a substantial increase in taxes. | Substantial progress has been made in the last twenty years. | Substantial changes are needed.Considerable or substantial?These words mean the same and can both be used about numbers and amounts. Considerable is used with a wider range of words. You say considerable importance (not substantial importance). You say considerable interest (not substantial interest).ANTONYMS → small (1)4. famousTHESAURUS: big → famous Words meaning ‘very big’ see → huge |
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