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单词 enormous
释义 enor·mous
I. \-məs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin enormis (from e out of, out + norma rule) + English -ous — more at e-, normal
1. archaic
 a. : exceeding the usual rule, norm, or measure : out of due proportion : inordinate
  < wallowing unwieldy, enormous in their gait — John Milton >
 b. : breaking set norms of conduct : exceedingly wicked, monstrous, shocking : extreme in some bad quality or way
  < these easy terms on which absolution is obtained certainly encourage the repetition of the most enormous crimes — Tobias Smollett >
2. : marked by extraordinarily great size, amount, number, degree, scope, intensity, or significance : exceeding or transcending usual bounds or commonly accepted notions
 < the enormous size of the Pacific ocean — F.D.Roosevelt >
 < enormous panoramic views of mountain ranges — American Guide Series: California >
 < the big industries with their vast over-capitalization and their enormous overhead — Lewis Mumford >
Synonyms: see huge
II. adverb
: extremely, very
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