ample
a. 大量的, 充足的, 丰富的
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教材释义与例句
丰富的;足够的;宽敞的
more than enough
an ample bosom
丰满的胸部
释义与例句
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1.
Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
充足
We have an ample supply of water
She has a very ample bosom.
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2.
Very adequate.
1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados It was pointed out to me that the security was ample, and as I had no practical knowledge of house-valuing there was nothing to be gained by inspecting it.
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3.
Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive
an ample story
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1.
A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.
We have ample time to finish the task.
It is a large house with ample space for all of us.
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2.
A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.
We don't need any more. We already have ample.
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Etymology tree Latin amplus Old French ample Middle French amplebor. Middle English ample English ample From late Middle English ample, from Middle French ample, from Latin amplus (“large”).
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