greater

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[计] 大的

发音

UK /ˈɡɹeɪtə/
US /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/
US /ˈɡɹeɪɾɚ/

别名

greter Gtr

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    comparative form of great: more great

  2. 2.

    Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.

    大

    greater yellowlegs

  3. 3.

    In the names of places or geographic features:

    The larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name).

    定语

    Greater Antilles

  4. 4.

    In the names of places or geographic features:

    Including the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement).

    大

    定语

    Greater London

    Greater New York includes adjacent parts of three states, as well as the City itself.

  5. 5.

    In the names of places or geographic features:

    Referring to a state at its fullest historical (or desired future) extent including colonies, annexed land, etc.

    定语

    Greater Armenia

词汇关系

形容词

反义词 1

lesser

相关短语

greater than [计] 大于 Greater London 大伦敦 greater celandine 白屈菜 Greater Antilles 大安的列斯群岛（加勒比海岛屿） greater saphenous vein greater saphenous veins greater good greater alar cartilage greater yellowlegs [鸟类]大黄脚鹬（Tringa melanoleuca, 产于北美） greater argonaut greater alar cartilages Greater Armenia Greater Hebrides Greater Poland greater galago

词源

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

来源：wiktionary