at large

idiomPart oflarge

at large — idiom

1. as a whole; in general.

1.慣用語
釋義

as a whole; in general.

例句

The problem affects society at large, not just young people.

The announcement was welcomed by the public at large.

2. used to describe a dangerous person or animal that has not been caught.

2.慣用語
釋義

used to describe a dangerous person or animal that has not been caught.

例句

The police warned that the escaped prisoner is still at large.