many

• 用于描述人或事物的数量很多。

Used to describe a large number or quantity of people, animals, or things.

1. A1formal

   Used to refer to a large number of people or things.

   许多

   • Many people attended the concert.
   • There are many books on the shelf.
   • She has many friends from different countries.

   同义词abundantcopiouscountlessmultiplemultitudinousmyriadnumerousumpteen

   反义词fewonesome

2. NumerousA1formal

   A considerable amount or number of something.

   许多

   • He faced many challenges during the project.
   • Many students passed the exam with high scores.
   • There are many reasons to visit that city.

   同义词countlessinnumerablelegionmultifariousmultiplemyriadnumeroussundryumpteenvarious

   反义词fewscantsparse

• 表示数量多的可数名词或人。常用于疑问句、否定句和条件句中，或与可数名词复数连用。

A determiner used with plural countable nouns to refer to a large number of people or things. It is primarily used in negative sentences and questions, though also common in formal affirmative contexts.

1. Large number (negative and interrogative)A1formal

   Used with plural countable nouns in negative sentences and questions to indicate a large quantity or number.

   许多（否定句和疑问句）

   • I don't have many friends here.
   • How many apples did you buy?
   • There aren't many options available.

2. Formal affirmative referenceB1formal

   Used in affirmative sentences, particularly in formal or written English, to denote a large number. In informal speech, 'a lot of' is often preferred.

   正式肯定用法

   • Many people believe this to be true.
   • There are many reasons for his decision.
   • Many years have passed since then.

3. Comparative and superlative formsA2formal

   Used in comparative structures ('more than') or superlative structures ('the most') to compare quantities of countable nouns.

   比较级和最高级形式

   • She has more books than I do.
   • Who has the most experience?
   • Many more people came than expected.