Large Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

large

adjective

快速理解

What does "Large" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Large"?

形容尺寸、數量、規模或程度超出一般標準。

  1. 1

    尺寸大

    EN: big in size or physical dimensions

    翻譯: 指物體或空間在體積、面積、長度等方面超過一般標準。

  2. 2

    數量多

    EN: big in number or amount

    翻譯: 指數量、份量或規模龐大,超過一般或預期的量。

  3. 3

    程度高

    EN: great in degree, extent, or importance

    翻譯: 指程度、範圍或重要性顯著,影響力或規模較大。

  4. 4

    寬廣的

    EN: wide in range or scope

    翻譯: 指範圍、視野或心胸寬廣,不侷限於狹小領域。

小提醒:注意:'large' 通常用於描述具體的尺寸、數量或規模,較少直接用於形容抽象的情感強度(如 'large happiness' 不自然)。在比較級和最高級中,'larger' 和 'largest' 比 'more/most large' 更常用。

發音(How to Pronounce "Large" in English

How to pronounce "Large" in English?"Large" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Large" from YouTube Videos

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In particular, nobody wants an operation with tools like these, through large incisions that cause a lot of pain, that cause a lot of time out of work or out of school, that leave a big scar.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Large"?How does "Large" change by context?

1. big in size or amount

尺寸或數量大的

They live in a large house.

他們住在一棟大房子裡。

She ordered a large coffee.

她點了一杯大杯的咖啡。

2. wide in range or scope

範圍廣的,廣泛的

The company has a large network of suppliers.

這家公司擁有龐大的供應商網絡。

He has a large collection of stamps.

他收藏了大量的郵票。

3. important or serious

重要的,嚴重的

This is a large problem that needs immediate attention.

這是一個需要立即關注的重大問題。

He played a large role in the project's success.

他在該專案的成功中扮演了重要角色。

4. generous and forgiving

寬宏大量的,慷慨的

She has a large heart and is always willing to help.

她心胸寬大,總是樂於助人。

He is a man of large spirit.

他是一個氣度恢弘的人。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Large"?How to make natural sentences with "Large"?
PatternMeaningExample
large + noun大的(形容名詞)They live in a **large** house. (他們住在一棟大房子裡。)
large + amount/quantity大量的,大數量的A **large** number of people attended the event. (有大量的人參加了這場活動。)
large + enough足夠大的The room is **large** enough for a party. (這個房間夠大,可以辦派對。)
as large as + noun和…一樣大Their garden is **as large as** a football field. (他們的花園和一個足球場一樣大。)
larger than + noun比…大The new model is **larger than** the old one. (新型號比舊型號大。)
by and large大體上,總的來說**By and large**, the project was a success. (總的來說,這個專案是成功的。)
at large整體的;未被捕的The suspect is still **at large**. (嫌犯仍然在逃。)

用法說明

How is "Large" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Large"?

large 與 big 的用法區別

  • large 通常用於描述物體的具體尺寸、面積或數量,語氣較為正式、客觀。
  • big 除了指尺寸大,更常用於形容抽象概念的重要性、影響力或程度,語氣較為口語化。
  • 在表示「長大成人」時,習慣使用 big,如 a big girl
  • 描述服裝尺寸時,正式尺碼標示通常使用 large (L),但口語中也可用 big size。 EN: We need a large room to accommodate all the guests. 翻譯: 我們需要一個大房間來容納所有賓客。

EN:He made a big mistake that cost the company a lot of money.

翻譯:他犯了一個大錯,讓公司損失了很多錢。

EN:She has a large collection of stamps.

翻譯:她收藏了大量的郵票。

EN:Moving to a new city was a big decision for her.

翻譯:搬到新城市對她來說是個重大的決定。

總結建議

一般來說,描述具體、可量化的「大」用 large,描述抽象、重要的「大」則用 big

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Large" and similar words?How to choose "Large" vs alternatives?

large vs big

「large」通常指體積、面積或規模上的大,較為客觀且正式;「big」則更為通用,可指體積、程度、重要性或年齡上的大,且帶有較強的情感色彩。

large vs huge

「large」指一般程度的大;「huge」則指極其巨大、龐大,程度遠超過「large」,帶有驚嘆或強調的語氣。

large vs great

「large」主要描述物理尺寸、規模或數量;「great」則多用於描述程度、強度、重要性或品質,常帶有正面評價。

口語用法

How is "Large" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Large"?

引述

在引述他人說法或重複自己說過的話時,常用來強調規模或程度。 EN: He said he needed a "large" coffee, not a medium. 翻譯: 他說他要一杯「大杯」的咖啡,不是中杯。

EN:I told you I have a large family, remember?

翻譯:我跟你說過我有一個大家庭,記得嗎?

語氣強調

在口語中,透過拉長發音或加重語氣來強調其程度,常伴隨手勢。 EN: That pizza was laaarge! We couldn't finish it. 翻譯: 那個披薩超~級~大!我們根本吃不完。

EN:She has a LARGE collection of vintage records.

翻譯:她收藏的黑膠唱片數量非常龐大。

停頓填充

在思考或尋找合適詞語時,用作填充詞,後面常接更具體的說明或更正。 EN: We need a... large... no, actually, a massive truck for this move. 翻譯: 我們需要一輛…大的…不對,其實是需要一輛巨型卡車來搬家。

EN:It was a large... how should I put it... overwhelming presence.

翻譯:那是一種龐大的…該怎麼說呢…令人難以忽視的存在感。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "large" 用作純粹的語氣強調或填充停頓。建議使用更精確的詞彙(如 "substantial", "considerable", "extensive")來描述規模或程度,並保持句子結構完整。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Large"?What fixed phrases with "Large" should I remember?

at large

prepositional phrase

(罪犯)在逃的;普遍的,整體的

by and large

idiom

總的來說,大體上

large-scale

adjective (compound)

大規模的

a large amount/number of

quantifier + noun

大量的/為數眾多的

in large part

adverbial phrase

在很大程度上

larger than life

adjective phrase

(人物)形象鮮明誇張的,超凡的

a large portion of

quantifier + noun

一大部分

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Large"?Which "Large" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I have a big family.

I have a large family.

雖然 'big' 和 'large' 都表示「大」,但描述家庭成員數量時,習慣使用 'large family' 來表示「大家庭」。'big family' 聽起來較不自然,可能被理解為家庭成員體型大或家庭影響力大。

×A large number of water is needed.

A large amount of water is needed.

'large number of' 後接可數名詞複數,而 'large amount of' 後接不可數名詞。'water' 是不可數名詞,因此應使用 'amount'。

×To a large, he succeeded.

To a large extent, he succeeded.

片語 'to a large extent' 是固定用法,意為「在很大程度上」,不能省略 'extent'。

×He has a large heart.

He has a big heart.

描述抽象特質如「心胸寬廣」、「慷慨」時,習慣使用 'big heart'。'large heart' 通常僅用於字面意義,指心臟器官尺寸較大。

×This room is more large than that one.

This room is larger than that one.

'large' 是單音節形容詞,其比較級為 'larger',而非 'more large'。只有多音節形容詞才使用 'more + 形容詞' 構成比較級。

×The company has grown large quickly.

The company has grown largely.

此處想表達的是「公司規模大幅成長」,應使用副詞 'largely' 來修飾動詞 'grown',意為「在很大程度上」。原句的 'large' 是形容詞,無法正確修飾動詞。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Large"?What are tense/participle forms of "Large"?
larger(comparative)largest(superlative)