| 单词 | voluminous |
| 释义 | voluminous (once / 2115 pages) 1adj 2adj Consider that volume is a measure of size. That will help you understand that voluminous refers to something very large in size or extent. Suppose instead of calling a book a book, you called it a volume. Suddenly, it seems to be part of a much bigger thing. And what if it were only Volume I, with 23 more volumes to go? Even bigger, right? In fact, it's more than big; it’s voluminous. Voluminous describes very large things. The flouncy skirt of a wedding dress? Voluminous. Media coverage of some movie star's divorce? Also voluminous. The word voluminous describes something ample, extensive, and just plain huge. WORD FAMILYvoluminous: voluminosity, voluminously, voluminousness+/volume: volumes, voluminous USAGE EXAMPLESAnd the evidence on the benefit of vaccines is consistent and voluminous. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) Light and shadow are deftly conveyed, as are the folds of voluminous costumes. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) But the parties start earlier, always involve day-drinking and are generally grander and definitely more voluminous than anything you’ve managed to accomplish the night before. Los Angeles Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1 1adj large in volume or bulk a voluminous skirt Syn big, large above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent 2adj large in number or quantity (especially of discourse) 2a subject of voluminous legislation Syn copious abundant present in great quantity adj marked by repeated turns and bends Syn tortuous, twisting, twisty, winding crooked having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned |
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