1. | (体积、程度、数量等)大的,巨大的large in size, degree, amount, etc. |
a big man/house/increase 高大的男人;大房子;大幅度增长 | |
This shirt isn't big enough. 这件衬衣不够大。 | |
It's the world's biggest computer company. 它是全球最大的计算机公司。 | |
He had this great big grin on his face. 他乐开了花。 | |
They were earning big money. 他们在赚大钱。 | |
The news came as a big blow. 那消息犹如晴天霹雳。 |
2. | (informal) 年龄较大的older |
my big brother 我哥哥 | |
You're a big girl now. 你现在已长成大姑娘了。 |
3. | [obn] 重大的;严重的important; serious |
a big decision 重大决定 | |
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. 今晚是他职业生涯中最重要的比赛。 | |
You are making a big mistake. 你正在犯一个严重的错误。 | |
She took the stage for her big moment . 她把这一阶段视为她的重要历程。 | |
Do you really think we can take on the big boys(= compete with the most powerful people) ? 你真的认为我们能与那些大人物抗衡? |
4. | (informal) 庞大的;宏大的needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed |
They're full of big ideas. 他们满怀勃勃雄心。 |
5. | (informal) 大受欢迎的;成功的popular with the public; successful |
Orange is the big colour this year. 橘黄色是今年的流行色。 | |
The band's very big in Japan. 这个乐队在日本很走红。 |
6. | (informal) 热衷于…的;狂热的enthusiastic about sb/sth |
I'm a big fan of hers. 我是她的狂热追随者。 |
7. | 经常(或大量)做某事的doing sth often or to a large degree |
a big eater/drinker/spender 食量大的╱有酒量的╱花钱手大的人 |
8. | ~ of sb 大方的;慷慨的kind or generous |
He gave me an extra five pounds for two hours' work. I thought ‘That's big of you’. 我做两小时的工作他多给我五英镑。我心想“您真大方”。 |
So he earns more than me. Big deal! 他不就是比我多赚点钱,有什么了不起的! |
So he earns more than me. Big deal! 他不就是比我多赚点钱,有什么了不起的! |
Right now forget the details and take a look at the big picture. 现在别管细节问题,先通观全局。 |
Right now forget the details and take a look at the big picture. 现在别管细节问题,先通观全局。 |
The authorities used quiet persuasion instead of the big stick. 当权者平心静气地劝说,而不是施加压力。 |
The authorities used quiet persuasion instead of the big stick. 当权者平心静气地劝说,而不是施加压力。 |
She works for one of the Big Six. 她为六巨头之一工作。 |
She works for one of the Big Six. 她为六巨头之一工作。 |
Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a big hand to our special guests tonight. 女士们、先生们,让我们以热烈的掌声欢迎今晚的特邀嘉宾。 |
Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a big hand to our special guests tonight. 女士们、先生们,让我们以热烈的掌声欢迎今晚的特邀嘉宾。 |
If I don't win it's no big deal. 我输了也没关系。 |
If I don't win it's no big deal. 我输了也没关系。 |
This story went over big with my kids. 这个故事我的孩子们非常喜欢。 |
This story went over big with my kids. 这个故事我的孩子们非常喜欢。 |
He's hoping to make it big on TV. 他正想成为电视明星。 |
He's hoping to make it big on TV. 他正想成为电视明星。 |