单词 | monumental |
释义 | monumental (once / 1869 pages) adj Whether it's a monumental effort requiring vast amounts of strength or a monumental cruise ship with eleven floors and five sets of elevators, the word monumental describes something imposing or massive in size. Monumental can also refer to something that's of outstanding importance or significance. A monumental decision for you would be one that changes your life — like the day you got engaged or when you decided to move to New York to be an actor. The word monumental can also be used if you're talking about a monument, a statue or structure commemorating a person or event. You might admire the monumental stonework on the statue in the town square. WORD FAMILYmonumental: monumentalest, monumentalise, monumentalize, monumentally+/monument: monumental, monuments/monumentalize: monumentalized, monumentalizes, monumentalizing USAGE EXAMPLESActivists cheered the government’s pledge for swift action, and the state-run news media called it a “monumental win for elephants.” New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) Barring a monumental medical breakthrough in the field of organ replication, that means we need a national solution for our donation shortages—fast. Slate(Dec 30, 2016) The new year might be a monumental one for Fairey, who will stage “a big solo project” in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj of outstanding significance Einstein's monumental contributions to physics Syn important, significant important in effect or meaning 2adj imposing in size or bulk or solidity a monumental scale Syn massive, monolithic big, large above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent 3adj relating or belonging to or serving as a monument the use of the arch in monumental architecture monumental sculptures |
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