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单词 lion's share
释义

lion's share

noun

: the largest portion
received the lion's share of the research money

Synonyms

  • bulk
  • generality
  • majority
  • mass
  • preponderance
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Example Sentences

She claimed the lion's share of the credit for the show's success. the lead actress deservedly got the lion's share of credit for the show's success
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Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

lion's share

noun

as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something the lead actress deservedly got the lion's share of credit for the show's success the lion's share of ballots went the incumbent's way

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • majority
  • bulk
  • mass
  • preponderance
  • loads
  • most
  • maximum
  • plurality
  • generality
  • plenty
  • lot
  • wealth
  • abundance
  • scads
  • much
  • oodles
  • heap
  • reams
  • profusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • few
  • couple
  • minority
  • handful
  • least
  • minimum
  • smattering
  • sprinkling
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