largest
largest — 形容詞
1. greater than most others of its kind in physical size, amount, or number — for e
最大的
體積、數量或數目上最大的
greater than most others of its kind in physical size, amount, or number — for example, the biggest lake on a continent or the highest number of people at an event.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in North America by surface area.
蘇必略湖以表面積來說，是北美最大的淡水湖。
the largest + noun + in [place]
Minho asked the baker to cut him the largest slice of the chocolate cake.
Minho 請麵包師傅切給他那塊巧克力蛋糕中最大的一塊。
the largest + countable noun (physical size)
China has the largest population of any country in the world.
中國擁有全世界各國中最大的人口。
The festival drew its largest crowd ever after the new bridge opened.
新橋通車後，這個節慶吸引了有史以來最大的人潮。
Of all the islands Soraya visited, Hokkaido felt by far the largest.
在 Soraya 造訪過的所有島嶼中，北海道感覺起來絕對是最大的。
- biggest
everyday equivalent; slightly more informal in tone
- greatest
leans toward importance or quality, not raw size
- most extensive
formal; emphasises area covered
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by 'the' or a possessive (her largest, our largest). Distinguish from sense 2 (broadest scope) by asking whether the comparison is physical/numeric — if yes, this sense.
常見錯誤
2. covering the widest range of activities, areas, or responsibilities, rather than
規模最大的
涵蓋活動或範圍最廣泛的
covering the widest range of activities, areas, or responsibilities, rather than the biggest in raw size — used of things like programmes, studies, or operations that reach the furthest.
The charity runs the largest literacy programme across rural villages in Kenya.
這個慈善機構在肯亞的鄉村推行規模最大的識字計畫。
the largest + activity noun (scope, not size)
Dario's team launched the largest survey of small farmers ever attempted in Italy.
Dario 的團隊在義大利發起了針對小農、規模空前最大的調查。
the largest + research-method noun + ever attempted
This is the largest rescue operation the coast guard has ever organised in winter.
這是海岸防衛隊冬季有史以來規模最大的救援行動。
Valentina manages the largest training scheme for new nurses in the region.
Valentina 負責管理本地區規模最大的新進護理師培訓計畫。
- most comprehensive
stresses covering everything relevant
- most extensive
wider area or longer duration
- broadest
stresses range of types included
- most limited
narrowest in scope or reach
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (BIG IN SIZE): here the noun is typically an activity, programme, or operation, and the comparison is about breadth of reach rather than physical magnitude.
3. having the strongest effect or holding the most prominent position among similar
最具影響
影響或地位最為顯著的
having the strongest effect or holding the most prominent position among similar things — for example, the most powerful trading partner of a country or the most popular video on a platform.
Germany is the largest trading partner for many countries in central Europe.
德國是中歐許多國家最重要的貿易夥伴。
largest + relationship noun (influence emphasis)
Asher's song became the largest hit on streaming platforms last summer.
Asher 的歌曲成為去年夏天串流平台上最具影響力的熱門曲。
the largest hit (popularity / impact sense)
Solar panels are now the largest source of new electricity worldwide.
太陽能板現在是全球最重要的新增電力來源。
Climate change is the largest challenge facing Cyrus and his generation.
氣候變遷是 Cyrus 這一代人所面對最重要的挑戰。
- most important
neutral, very wide use
- most powerful
emphasises strength of effect
- leading
common in business/news contexts
- smallest
least influential or important
- least significant
formal opposite
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract noun (challenge, source, hit, influence) rather than a physical object. If you can swap 'most important' or 'most powerful' and the meaning holds, this sense fits.
largest — 動詞
1. to enjoy yourself a lot at a party or club, usually by dancing energetically and
狂歡作樂
在派對盡情跳舞喝酒玩樂
to enjoy yourself a lot at a party or club, usually by dancing energetically and drinking alcohol — almost always seen in the fixed phrase 'larging it'.
Christopher spent his birthday weekend larging it at clubs all over Manchester.
Christopher 整個生日週末都在曼徹斯特的夜店裡狂歡作樂。
larging it (fixed informal phrase)
Esme and her cousins were larging it on the dance floor until dawn.
Esme 和表親們在舞池裡狂歡作樂，一直跳到天亮。
be + larging it (progressive form)
After their final exams, Vikram's whole class went larging it in town.
期末考結束後，Vikram 全班一起到鎮上狂歡作樂。
The footballers were caught larging it at a beach club the night before the match.
那些足球員在比賽前一晚被人發現在海灘俱樂部狂歡作樂。
- partying
general informal term, less specifically British
- living it up
wider — covers any enjoyable splurge, not only clubbing
文法句型
be larging it
用法筆記
Only sense for the verb form; appears almost exclusively in the progressive with 'it' as the object — 'larging it'. Standalone 'to large' is not normal English.
常見錯誤
largest — 副詞
1. in sailing, with the wind blowing from behind the side of the boat — a course th
順風航行
帆船時風從船側後方吹來
in sailing, with the wind blowing from behind the side of the boat — a course that lets the sails fill easily and the vessel run fast.
With the breeze swinging round, Imani's yacht began to sail largest toward the harbour.
風向轉變後，Imani 的帆船開始順風航行朝港口駛去。
sail + largest (sailing direction)
The old fishing boat ran largest down the coast on calm summer evenings.
在夏日平靜的傍晚，那艘老漁船沿著海岸順風航行。
run largest (with the wind behind)
Captain Lucas told the crew they would make port quickly if they kept sailing largest.
Lucas 船長告訴船員，如果繼續順風航行就能很快進港。
By midday the schooner was finally sailing largest, with the canvas full and steady.
到了中午，那艘縱帆船終於順風航行，船帆鼓滿而平穩。
- before the wind
more common everyday sailing phrase with the same meaning
- into the wind
opposite direction relative to the sails
文法句型
sail + largest
用法筆記
Highly specialised sailing register; learners are very unlikely to need this productively. Almost always paired with 'sail' or 'run' as the verb.