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太棒了，除了great，還有considerable, appreciable, extraordinary等其他用法。如果能夠掌握這些常用的表達(dá)，那么相信對英語的學(xué)習(xí)與進(jìn)步一定會有很大的幫助。

Has many meanings. The first meaning is an intense or extreme amount, one which is much above normal.這個(gè)詞有很多含義。第一層意思是指強(qiáng)烈的或極端的量，另一個(gè)是指遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)高于正常值。

There is a great amount of work that needs to be done.還有大量的工作需要完成。

Will it take a great amount of work?這有很大的工作量嗎？

This definition of great has many synonyms, here are some of the most commonly used ones.great的這層含義有許多同義詞，這里有一些最常用的同義詞。

1. Considerable1.相當(dāng)大的

Means large in size or amount. Something that is considerable is big.指尺寸或數(shù)量大。相當(dāng)大的東西是很大的。

I have considerably more work to do now, than I did in the past.我現(xiàn)在要做的工作比過去多得多。

The family has a considerable amount of money.這個(gè)家庭經(jīng)濟(jì)富足。

2. Substantial2.大量的

Means that something has of a lot of importance, size, or worth.意味著某個(gè)東西很重要、無論是大小或價(jià)值。

This is a substantial problem, and we need to fix it right away.這是一個(gè)嚴(yán)重的問題，我們需要馬上解決它。

That was a substantial amount of food.那有相當(dāng)多的食物。

3. Appreciable4.可察覺的

Refers to something being important enough or large enough to be noticed. This word is almost always used to represent something in a positive way. Even if someone says that something is not appreciable, it means that something is not positive.這個(gè)詞指的是足夠重要或足夠大以至于引起注意的事物。這個(gè)詞幾乎總是用積極的意味表示某事。即使有人說某件事不可感知，也意味著某件事不積極。

There is an appreciable amount of caring in the school.在學(xué)校能感到很多的關(guān)懷。

I am appreciable of everything that you have done for me.我清楚地了解對你為我所做的一切。

4. Exceptional7.例外的

Refers to something that is unusual or not typical. This is usually used in a positive way. If it is not used in a positive way, then it is used to mean that something is large or of large importance.指不尋?；虿坏湫偷氖挛铩＿@通常使用褒義含義。如果它沒有使用褒義含義，那么它就意味著某個(gè)事物是巨大的或是重要的。

Your work is exceptional.你的工作很出色。

This building is an exceptional milestone for our city.這座建筑是我們城市的一個(gè)特殊里程碑。

5. Extraordinary8.杰出的

Means that something is unusual or remarkable or incredible. This is a word that is usually used in a positive way, but it can also be used to say that something was shockingly bad.意味著某件事是不尋常的、非凡的或難以置信的。這是一個(gè)通常使用褒義含義的詞，但也可以用來表示有些事情非常糟糕。

The artist’s work is extraordinary.這位藝術(shù)家的作品超凡脫俗。

The party was an extraordinary disaster.這次聚會非同尋常的糟糕。

Great棒極了

Can also mean that the quality of something is better than normal. This usage of the word great is always positive.也可能意味著某些東西的品質(zhì)比正常的要好?！癵reat”這個(gè)詞的用法總是褒義含義。

You did a great job on your presentation.你的演講做得很棒。

It feels great to be home again.回到家感覺真好。

This definition of great also has many synonyms.偉大的定義也有許多同義詞。

6. Prominent9.著名的

Refers to something being important or famous.指一些重要或著名的事物。

He holds a prominent position in the community.他在社區(qū)內(nèi)占有重要地位。

This is a prominent restaurant.這是一家有名的餐館。

7. Distinguished12.杰出的，卓越的

Refers to something being different. As a synonym for great, it would be different because it’s better.指的是與眾不同的事物。作為great的同義詞，它會有所不同，因?yàn)樗谩?p>

He is a distinguished professor.他是一名杰出的教授。

The clothing line is distinguished and has won many awards.這條服裝生產(chǎn)線很有名，并贏得了許多獎(jiǎng)項(xiàng)。

8. Illustrious13.輝煌的

Refers to someone who is respected and admired because of past accomplishments. This is usually used to describe a long and successful career.指因過去的成就而受到尊敬和欽佩的人。這通常用來描述一個(gè)漫長而成功的職業(yè)生涯。

It will be hard to follow such an illustrious predecessor.很難追隨這樣一位杰出的前輩。

One day I hope to have an illustrious career.有一天，我希望有一個(gè)輝煌的事業(yè)。