enormity

• 名词，指某事物的极端严重性、巨大规模或沉重程度，常指令人震惊或道德上错误的问题、事件或局势。

A noun referring to the extreme seriousness, scale, or gravity of something, often a problem, event, or situation that is shocking or morally wrong.

1. Great size or scaleB2formal

   The very large size, scale, or extent of something.

   巨大

   • The enormity of the task overwhelmed the team.
   • He was shocked by the enormity of the disaster.
   • The enormity of the universe is difficult to comprehend.

   同义词bulkenormousnessextentimmensitymagnitudescalevastness

2. Extreme seriousnessC1formal

   The quality of being extremely serious or grave, especially regarding a crime or moral wrong.

   严重性

   • The jury understood the enormity of the crime.
   • She realized the enormity of her mistake too late.
   • The enormity of the situation demanded immediate action.

   同义词gravityimportancemagnitudeseriousnesssignificance

   反义词insignificancepettinesstriviality