substantial

• 表示某事物在重要性、规模或价值上很大或很重要。

Describes something of considerable importance, size, or worth.

1. Large in amount or sizeB2formal

   Considerable in quantity, extent, or importance.

   大量的

   • The company made a substantial profit this quarter.
   • She received a substantial inheritance from her grandmother.
   • There has been a substantial increase in sales this year.

   同义词ampleappreciablebigconsiderablegoodlylargenotablesignificantsizablesizeable

   反义词insubstantiallittleminornegligibleslightsmall

2. Strongly built or solidB2formal

   Of considerable strength, firmness, or durability.

   坚固的

   • The house is built on a substantial foundation.
   • He is a man of substantial build.
   • The furniture is made of substantial wood.

   同义词durablefirmsolidsoundstoutstrongsturdy

   反义词flimsyfrailweak

3. Important or meaningfulB2formal

   Having real importance, value, or significance.

   重要的

   • The research made a substantial contribution to the field.
   • There are substantial differences between the two proposals.
   • Her role in the project was substantial.

   同义词consequentialconsiderableimportantmeaningfulmomentousnoteworthysignificantweighty

   反义词inconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrytrivialunimportantworthless