a lot

• 口语中表示数量很多，通常修饰不可数名词；也表示大量、许多。

An informal determiner phrase used to refer to a large quantity or number of people or things. It can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns, primarily in affirmative sentences.

1. Large quantity (affirmative)A1informal

   Used with plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns in affirmative statements to indicate a large amount or number. It is less formal than 'much' or 'many'.

   大量（肯定）

   • I have a lot of friends.
   • She spent a lot of money.
   • There are a lot of cars on the street.

2. Emphasis on degree or frequencyA2informal

   Used to emphasize the extent, intensity, or frequency of an action or state, often functioning adverbially but modifying the noun phrase contextually.

   程度或频率的强调

   • Thanks a lot for your help.
   • It hurts a lot.
   • We travel a lot.