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• 形容某物在规模、外观或气派上宏大、壮丽、令人印象深刻。常用来描述建筑、景色、场面、计划等，也可指人显得威严或高贵。

Describes something that is large, impressive, or magnificent in size, scope, or appearance.

1. Impressive in size or appearanceB1formal

   Large, impressive, or magnificent in scale, scope, or appearance.

   宏伟

   • They stayed in a grand hotel overlooking the ocean.
   • The palace had a grand entrance with marble columns.
   • The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

   同义词awe-inspiringgloriousimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalpalatialsplendidstatelysumptuous

   反义词humblemodestpettysmallunimpressive

2. Important or ambitiousB2formal

   Having a high level of importance, ambition, or dignity.

   宏大的

   • She has grand plans to travel around the world.
   • The company announced its grand vision for the future.
   • He made a grand gesture by donating his entire salary.

   同义词ambitiouselevatedexaltedhighloftynoble

   反义词insignificantpettytrivialunimportant

3. Excellent or wonderfulA2informalbritish

   Used informally to express that something is very good or enjoyable.

   极好的

   • We had a grand time at the party last night.
   • The weather is grand today for a picnic.
   • That's a grand idea you've come up with.

   同义词excellentfantasticgreatmagnificentsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

   反义词awfullousymediocrepoorterrible

• 名词，非正式用语，指一千美元或一千英镑，常用于金融或日常口语中。也可泛指一千（如一千元）。

A noun referring to a thousand dollars or pounds, often used informally in financial contexts.

1. B2informalamerican

   Slang term for one thousand dollars.

   一千美元

   • He paid ten grand for that used car.
   • The repairs cost me five grand.
   • She won twenty grand in the lottery.

   同义词gklargestackthou

2. Grand pianoB1formal

   A large piano with horizontal strings, typically used in concerts.

   三角钢琴

   • The concert hall has a beautiful grand piano.
   • She practiced on a grand piano at the music school.
   • The grand piano was too large to fit through the door.

   同义词grand piano