1. extremely large in size, amount, or degree
（尺寸、數量或程度）巨大的，龐大的
They live in an enormous house with a swimming pool.
他們住在一棟帶有游泳池的巨大房子裡。
The project required an enormous amount of time and money.
這個專案需要投入大量的時間和金錢。
Enormous Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
enormous
adjective
快速理解
What does "Enormous" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Enormous"?
形容體積、數量或程度極其巨大，遠超一般標準。
- 1
體積巨大
EN: extremely large in size or physical extent
翻譯: 指物體在物理尺寸上非常龐大。
- 2
數量龐大
EN: very great in amount, number, or degree
翻譯: 指數量、金額或程度非常巨大。
- 3
影響深遠
EN: having a very great effect or influence
翻譯: 指某事產生的影響或後果極為重大。
小提醒：注意：enormous 強調「異常巨大」，遠超過 large 或 big，常帶有令人驚訝或壓倒性的意味。
發音（How to Pronounce "Enormous" in English）
How to pronounce "Enormous" in English?"Enormous" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Enormous" from YouTube Videos
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“This fire was brought under control, but now Spain is counting the enormous cost of a disastrous summer.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. used to emphasize a very great quality or feeling
（用於強調某種品質或感覺）極大的，強烈的
She felt an enormous sense of relief when she passed the exam.
當她通過考試時，她感到極大的寬慰。
He has enormous respect for his former teacher.
他對他以前的老師懷有極大的敬意。
3. having very great power or influence
（權力或影響力）極大的
The company has enormous power in the global market.
這家公司在全球市場擁有極大的影響力。
The new policy could have enormous consequences for the industry.
這項新政策可能會對該行業產生巨大的影響。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Enormous"?How to make natural sentences with "Enormous"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| enormous + noun | 巨大的（形容名詞） | The project required an enormous amount of resources. (這個計畫需要巨量的資源。) |
| be + enormous | 是巨大的 | The difference in their opinions is enormous. (他們意見上的分歧是巨大的。) |
| enormous + in + size/number | 在尺寸/數量上巨大 | The whale was enormous in size. (那頭鯨魚體型巨大。) |
| an enormous + effect/impact/influence | 巨大的影響 | The new policy had an enormous impact on the economy. (新政策對經濟產生了巨大的影響。) |
| feel + enormous + noun (e.g., pressure, relief) | 感到巨大的（壓力、解脫等） | She felt enormous relief after the exam. (考試結束後，她感到巨大的解脫。) |
用法說明
How is "Enormous" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Enormous"?
enormous + noun vs. enormous + amount/quantity of + noun
- enormous + noun 直接用於修飾可數名詞（單數或複數），強調名詞本身的體積、規模或重要性巨大。
- enormous + amount/quantity of + noun 則用於修飾不可數名詞或抽象概念，強調其「數量」或「程度」極大。
- 當名詞本身已隱含「數量」概念（如
number,majority）時，兩種結構皆可使用，但 enormous + noun 更為簡潔。 - 修飾抽象名詞（如
pressure,influence）時，通常使用 enormous + noun 結構。 EN: The project required an enormous investment of time and money. 翻譯: 這個專案需要投入大量的時間和金錢。
EN:They spent an enormous amount of money on research and development.
翻譯:他們在研發上投入了巨額資金。
EN:She has an enormous collection of vintage records.
翻譯:她收藏了大量的經典黑膠唱片。
EN:An enormous quantity of data was analyzed by the team.
翻譯:團隊分析了數量龐大的數據。
總結建議
建議根據後接名詞是否為「可數的具體事物」或「不可數的數量概念」來選擇使用 enormous + noun 或 enormous + amount/quantity of + noun 結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Enormous" and similar words?How to choose "Enormous" vs alternatives?
enormous vs huge
「enormous」強調超出常規標準的巨大，常帶有令人驚訝或壓倒性的意味；「huge」則更通用，指體積或數量上的龐大，不一定有驚訝的含義。
enormous vs immense
「enormous」側重於可測量或具體的巨大，而「immense」更強調廣闊無垠、難以測量或理解的程度。
enormous vs colossal
「enormous」形容極大的規模，而「colossal」則指像巨像般、極度龐大或令人震驚的巨大，語氣更強，有時帶有比喻性。
口語用法
How is "Enormous" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Enormous"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會引述或模仿他人誇張的語氣，用 "enormous" 來重現當時的語境。 EN: She was like, "The portion was ENORMOUS! I couldn't finish it." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「那份量超巨大的！我根本吃不完。」
EN:He kept saying, "It's an enormous opportunity," so I finally agreed to listen.
翻譯:他一直說：「這是個巨大的機會，」所以我最後同意聽聽看。
語氣強調
在非正式交談中，"enormous" 常被用來加強語氣，表達極度驚訝或讚嘆，發音可能會被拉長。 EN: That pizza was... ee-nor-mous! We had leftovers for days. 翻譯: 那個披薩真是... 巨～大無比！我們吃了好幾天剩菜。
EN:You have an enormous amount of energy today. What's your secret?
翻譯:你今天精力真是旺盛得不得了。有什麼秘訣嗎？
停頓填充
說話者思考下一句時，可能會用 "enormous" 搭配一些填充詞來爭取時間，描述一個尚未完全想好的龐大事物。 EN: It was just... an enormous... you know, a huge commitment. 翻譯: 那就像是... 一個非常巨大的... 你知道，一個重大的承諾。
EN:We're facing an enormous... well, let's call it a challenge.
翻譯:我們正面臨一個巨大的... 嗯，就稱之為挑戰吧。
注意：在正式書寫或學術文章中，應避免將 "enormous" 用於上述過於口語化或戲劇化的情境。正式文體中，它應精確地用於描述體積、數量或程度的極大，並搭配具體的說明。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Enormous"?What fixed phrases with "Enormous" should I remember?
enormous amount
enormous amount of [uncountable noun]
極大的數量
enormous pressure
under enormous pressure
承受巨大壓力
enormous impact
have an enormous impact on [noun]
產生巨大影響
enormous success
be an enormous success
取得巨大成功
enormous difference
make an enormous difference
造成巨大差異
enormous potential
have enormous potential
擁有巨大潛力
enormous size
of enormous size
體積龐大
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Enormous"?Which "Enormous" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He felt an enormous of pressure.
✓He felt enormous pressure.
「enormous」是形容詞，後面直接接名詞，不需要加「of」。
×It was an enormous.
✓It was enormous. / It was an enormous [noun].
「enormous」本身不是名詞，不能單獨用「an enormous」。它必須修飾一個名詞，或單獨作表語形容詞。
×The company grew enormous last year.
✓The company grew enormously last year.
動詞「grew」後面需要副詞來修飾，表示「成長的方式或程度」，因此應使用副詞「enormously」。「enormous」是形容詞，用於修飾名詞。
×The building is very enormous.
✓The building is enormous.
「enormous」本身已表示「極度巨大」，語意強烈，通常不需要再用「very」來加強。使用「absolutely enormous」或「simply enormous」則是可以接受的。
×I have an enormous family with 4 people.
✓I have a big/large family with 4 people.
「enormous」強調「異常、超乎尋常的巨大」，程度遠高於「big」或「large」。一個四口之家是普通規模，用「enormous」會顯得不自然或誇張。
×There are enormous difference between the two versions.
✓There is an enormous difference between the two versions.
「difference」在此為不可數名詞（指抽象差異概念）或單數可數名詞，因此動詞應用「is」，且前面需有冠詞「an」。
詞形變化
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