giant

• 形容某物的尺寸、规模或重要性极其巨大。

Describes something that is extremely large in size, scale, or importance.

1. Very large in sizeA2formal

   Extremely large or huge in size, scale, or extent.

   巨大的

   • The giant skyscraper dominated the city skyline.
   • They built a giant statue in the town square.
   • A giant wave crashed against the shore.

   同义词colossalenormousgigantichugeimmensemassiveprodigioustremendousvast

   反义词dwarfmicroscopicminusculeminutetiny

2. Very important or significantB1formal

   Of great importance, influence, or magnitude.

   巨大的

   • The company made a giant leap in technology.
   • This is a giant step forward for the project.
   • She had a giant impact on the team's success.

   同义词consequentialenormousimmenseimportantinfluentialmajormomentousmonumentalnotablesignificanttremendousweighty

   反义词insignificantminornegligibletrivialunimportant

• 指体型巨大的生物，常出现在神话、民间传说或奇幻文学中；也泛指任何极其巨大的人或物。

A noun referring to a being of enormous size, often found in mythology, folklore, or fantasy literature.

1. Mythical creatureA2formal

   A being of human form but enormous size and strength, often found in folklore and fairy tales.

   巨人

   • The giant in the story lived at the top of a beanstalk.
   • Children love tales about giants and dragons.
   • The giant was defeated by a clever young boy.

   同义词behemothcolossusgiantessmonsterogretitan

2. Very large person or thingA2informal

   A person or thing of unusually great size, power, or importance.

   巨人

   • He is a giant in the world of technology.
   • The company is a giant in the pharmaceutical industry.
   • That tree is a giant compared to the others in the park.

   同义词behemothcolossusgoliathhulkleviathanmammothmonstertitan

   反义词dwarfmidgetruntshrimp