numerous

/ˈnjuːmərəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnuːmərəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnü-mə-rəs ˈnüm-rə-; ˈnyü-mə-, ˈnyüm-rə-/ (ame, mw)

numerous — 形容詞

  • numerouspositive
  • more numerouscomparative
  • most numeroussuperlative

1. existing or happening in very large amounts or quantities; far more than just a

1.形容詞C1
釋義

眾多

數量很多的；大量的

existing or happening in very large amounts or quantities; far more than just a few.

例句

The library received numerous donations of rare books last month.

圖書館上個月收到大量珍本書籍的捐贈。

collocation: numerous + plural noun (donations)

Aiko has submitted numerous job applications but has not heard back from any company yet.

Aiko 投了許多求職申請，但到目前為止還沒有收到任何公司的回覆。

同義詞
  • many

    less formal; preferred in everyday speech

  • countless

    emphasises that the number is too large to count; more dramatic

  • abundant

    suggests plentiful supply, often with a positive tone

  • myriad

    literary or formal; suggests an extremely large and varied range

反義詞
  • few

    the basic opposite in terms of quantity

  • scarce

    suggests insufficient supply rather than just a small number

文法句型

numerous + plural countable noun

用法筆記

Typically used with plural countable nouns. In everyday conversation, 'many' or 'a lot of' are more natural; 'numerous' sounds more formal and is especially common in academic, journalistic, or official writing.

常見錯誤

❌We have received numerous feedback from our customers.
✅We have received a great deal of feedback from our customers.
💡'Feedback' is uncountable; 'numerous' is used with countable plural nouns.