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单词 vast
释义 vast
I. \ˈvast, -aa(ə)-, -ai-, -ȧ-\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Latin vastus; akin to Old Irish fot, fut length
: characterized by greatness in size, bulk, amount, numbers, degree, intensity, or especially in extent, range, and comprehensiveness
 < stimulate consumption in these vast areas of low-paid labor, China, India, Russia, Africa — J.A.Hobson >
 < the vast accumulation of knowledge, and of mechanical appliances, which we call civilization — W.R.Inge >
 < the dog with vast unconcern, curled up on the floor and went to sleep — Jan Struther >
Synonyms: see huge
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a boundless compass or space : immensity
 < the vast of heaven — John Milton >
 < the dead vast and middle of the night — Shakespeare >
2. chiefly dialect : a great quantity, amount, or number
 < took a vast of pains to have everything ready for the fair >
III. adverb
chiefly dialect : vastly
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