1. large in size, amount, or degree
（尺寸、數量或程度）相當大的，相當多的
The project required a considerable amount of time and resources.
這個專案需要相當多的時間和資源。
There is a considerable difference in price between the two models.
這兩款型號在價格上有相當大的差異。
Considerable Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
considerable
adjective
快速理解
What does "Considerable" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Considerable"?
形容數量、程度或重要性相當大或顯著。
- 1
數量或程度大
EN: a considerable amount of money
翻譯: 相當大的一筆錢
- 2
重要性顯著
EN: a considerable influence on the decision
翻譯: 對該決定有顯著的影響
- 3
相當長的時間或距離
EN: a considerable period of time
翻譯: 相當長的一段時間
小提醒：「considerable」強調的是「大到值得注意或重視」，而不僅僅是「大」。它常與不可數名詞或抽象概念連用，例如「considerable effort」（相當大的努力），而非用於可數的具體物品。
發音（How to Pronounce "Considerable" in English）
How to pronounce "Considerable" in English?"Considerable" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Considerable" from YouTube Videos
Jean-Baptiste Michel: The mathematics of history
TED
“So it turns out that mathematics is a very powerful language. It has generated considerable insight in physics, in biology and economics, but not that much in the humanities and in history.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Considerable"?How does "Considerable" change by context?
2. worthy of consideration; important
值得考慮的；重要的
He is a considerable figure in the field of modern art.
他是現代藝術領域中一位重要的人物。
The proposal has considerable merit and deserves further discussion.
這項提案具有相當的價值，值得進一步討論。
3. having a significant effect or influence
有重大影響或作用的
Her research has made a considerable contribution to our understanding of the disease.
她的研究對我們理解這種疾病做出了重大貢獻。
The new policy will have a considerable impact on small businesses.
這項新政策將對小型企業產生重大影響。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Considerable"?How to make natural sentences with "Considerable"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| considerable + noun (uncountable) | 相當多的（不可數名詞） | The project required considerable time. (這個專案需要相當多的時間。) |
| considerable + noun (plural) | 相當多的（可數名詞複數） | He has considerable assets. (他擁有相當多的資產。) |
| a considerable amount of + noun | 相當數量的… | She spent a considerable amount of money. (她花了一筆相當可觀的金錢。) |
| a considerable number of + noun (plural) | 相當數目的… | A considerable number of people attended the event. (有相當多的人參加了這場活動。) |
| of considerable + noun | 具有相當的… | This is a matter of considerable importance. (這是一件具有相當重要性的事情。) |
| considerable + noun + to + verb | 相當…以至於… | It took considerable effort to finish the task. (完成這項任務花了相當大的努力。) |
用法說明
How is "Considerable" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Considerable"?
considerable + noun vs. considerably + adjective/adverb
- considerable + noun：形容名詞本身具有相當大的程度、數量或重要性。
considerable是形容詞，直接修飾後面的名詞。 - considerably + adjective/adverb：用來修飾形容詞或副詞，表示程度「相當大地、顯著地」。
considerably是副詞。 - 兩者核心差異在於詞性：
considerable修飾「事物」（名詞），considerably修飾「狀態或方式」（形容詞/副詞）。 - 常見錯誤是將
considerable誤用為副詞去修飾形容詞（如：~~considerable different~~），正確應為considerably different。 EN: The project requires a considerable amount of funding. 翻譯: 這個專案需要相當大筆的資金。
EN:The project is considerably more expensive than we anticipated.
翻譯:這個專案的費用比我們預期的要高出許多。
EN:She has considerable influence in the decision-making process.
翻譯:她在決策過程中具有相當大的影響力。
EN:The situation has improved considerably since last month.
翻譯:自上個月以來，情況已大為改善。
總結建議
記住 considerable 後接名詞，而 considerably 則用來加強形容詞或副詞的程度。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Considerable" and similar words?How to choose "Considerable" vs alternatives?
considerable vs significant
兩者皆可形容「相當大的」，但 'significant' 更強調重要性或影響力，而 'considerable' 更側重於數量或程度上的可觀。
considerable vs substantial
兩者皆指「大量的」或「相當程度的」，但 'substantial' 更常暗示堅實、有實質內容或重要性，而 'considerable' 更偏向於程度上的可觀。
considerable vs appreciable
兩者都表示「可察覺的」或「相當的」，但 'appreciable' 通常指足以被察覺或測量的程度，而 'considerable' 的程度通常更大、更顯著。
口語用法
How is "Considerable" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Considerable"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或總結他人對某事物規模或重要性的看法。 EN: So, after the meeting, there was considerable interest in the new proposal. 翻譯: 所以會議結束後，大家對這項新提案有相當大的興趣。
EN:He mentioned there had been considerable pushback from the team.
翻譯:他提到團隊內部有相當大的反對聲浪。
語氣強調
用於強調某事物的程度或數量確實不小，帶有「不容忽視」的意味。 EN: That's a considerable amount of work you've taken on. 翻譯: 你承擔的工作量可真不小啊。
EN:We've made considerable progress since last week.
翻譯:從上週到現在，我們已經取得了相當大的進展。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時，可作為短暫的停頓填充詞，表示接下來要談論一個重要的點。 EN: The project faces... considerable... logistical challenges. 翻譯: 這個專案面臨著...相當大的...後勤挑戰。
EN:It requires a, you know, considerable shift in mindset.
翻譯:這需要一個，你知道的，相當大的思維轉變。
注意：在正式書寫（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "considerable" 用於停頓填充，以保持文句的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Considerable"?What fixed phrases with "Considerable" should I remember?
considerable amount
considerable amount of [noun]
相當大的數量
considerable number
considerable number of [plural noun]
相當多的數量
considerable degree
to a considerable degree
在很大程度上
considerable effort
considerable effort
相當大的努力
considerable influence
considerable influence (on/over)
相當大的影響力
considerable difference
considerable difference (between)
顯著的差異
considerable importance
of considerable importance
具有相當的重要性
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Considerable"?Which "Considerable" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He gave a considerable to the problem.
✓He gave considerable thought to the problem.
"considerable" 是形容詞，不能單獨當名詞使用。它必須修飾一個名詞（如 time, effort, amount）。
×He is a very considerable person, always thinking of others.
✓He is a very considerate person, always thinking of others.
"considerable" 意為「相當大的、相當多的」，而 "considerate" 意為「體貼的、考慮周到的」。兩者意思完全不同，不可混淆。
×He has a considerable book.
✓He has a considerable number of books. / He has considerable book knowledge.
"considerable" 通常不直接用來修飾可數名詞的單數形式（除非該名詞為不可數或抽象概念）。它常與不可數名詞（如 time, effort）或搭配 "amount of", "number of", "degree of" 使用。
×The price increased considerable last year.
✓The price increased considerably last year.
"considerable" 是形容詞，其副詞形式是 "considerably"。修飾動詞（如 increased）必須使用副詞。
×It was a very considerable achievement.
✓It was a considerable achievement.
"considerable" 本身已含有「相當程度」的意思，通常不再用 "very" 來修飾，這在英語中顯得多餘。但 "extremely considerable" 或 "most considerable" 在特定強調語境中可能出現，但對學習者而言，簡單使用 "considerable" 更為自然安全。
×The test results showed a considerable change (when meaning 'statistically important').
✓The test results showed a significant change.
雖然 "considerable" 和 "significant" 在表示「大量」時常可互換，但在學術或正式語境中，表示「具有統計學意義的」或「重要的、有意義的」時，應優先使用 "significant"。"considerable" 更側重於「數量或程度大」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Considerable"?What are tense/participle forms of "Considerable"?