| 单词 | by/in leaps and bounds |
| 释义 | by/in leaps and bounds From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishby/in leaps and boundsby/in leaps and boundsLOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNTif something increases, develops, grows etc by leaps and bounds, it does it very quicklyLifeboat technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. → leapExamples from the Corpusby/in leaps and bounds• Existing industries expanded in leaps and bounds.• In fact, vegetarianism is growing by leaps and bounds, particularly among the health-conscious.• Meanwhile, California was now using up its entire entitlement and still growing by leaps and bounds.• Since Richard left for California last fall, my bank account has grown by leaps and bounds.• The women's confidence increased by leaps and bounds.• He has come on in leaps and bounds this season.• Meanwhile, Charles was recovering in leaps and bounds. |
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