big/ large/ great 上述形容词都表示"大".但侧重点及程度不同. (1) big指具体事物的大小.强调比正常形体的标准大.既可用在普通场合. 也可用在正式场合.它可用来指人的身材高大或"长大了".还可表示"伟大"."重要"之意.如: Can you lift up this big stone? On the last day I made a big decision. (2) large特别强调远远超过标准的大.指体积.面积.容积.数量之大.如: A whale is a large animal. A large crowd collected at the gate of the theatre. (3) great除了表示数量体积之大外.又指抽象的程度.意味着伟大性.重要性. 优越性,常用于抽象 或无形的东西,用于有形的东西时.常带有"伟大"."大得令人吃惊"等意思.含有一定的感情色彩.如: China is a great country with a long history. He was one of the greatest scientists. 【查看更多】
