单词详解

n.

A. [U] 量；数量 (the measurement of something by saying how much of it there is)

The change of quantity causes the change of quality. 量变引起质变。

There is a small quantity of water left in the bottle. 瓶子里还剩下少量的水。

B. [C&U] 大量；大批 (a large amount or number of sth.)

The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. 警察在他家发现了大量毒品。

We have had quantities of flour. 我们有大量面粉。

He collected a quantity of interesting information. 他收集了大量有趣的信息。

Do you offer any quantity discounts? 大量购买有折扣吗？

The thief was in possession of a large quantity of stolen property.

这小偷持有大量偷窃的财物。

相关词组

1. a large quantity of/large quantities of 大量

There’s a large quantity of rain in this area. 这地区雨量大。

Large quantities of fish have recently been caught. 最近捕获了大量的鱼。

As a result of destroying the forests, a large quantity of desert has covered the land.

毁坏森林的结果是大片的沙漠覆盖了陆地。

2. in quantity 大量，在量方面

Silver export is gradually diminishing in quantity. 银的出口数量逐渐减少。

Paint is cheaper when you buy in quantity. 油漆大量购买较便宜。

相关单词

复数：quantities

对应词：quality (质量)