vast

• 形容某物在尺寸、面积、范围或规模上极其巨大。

Describes something that is extremely large in size, area, or scope.

1. Very large in size or areaB1formal

   Extremely large in extent, area, or amount.

   广阔的

   • The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
   • They traveled across the vast plains of the Midwest.
   • The universe is vast and largely unexplored.

   同义词colossalenormousexpansiveextensivegigantichugeimmensemassiveprodigioustremendous

   反义词limitedminusculeminutenarrowsmalltiny

2. Great in quantity or degreeB1formal

   Very great in amount, number, or intensity.

   巨大的

   • She has a vast amount of knowledge on the subject.
   • The company made a vast profit this quarter.
   • There is a vast difference between their opinions.

   同义词astronomicalcolossalenormoushugeimmensemassiveprodigioustremendous

   反义词insignificantlimitedlittleminimalminutenegligibleslightsmalltiny