Immense



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解释

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• adj. 极大的; 无限的
• ［英］ adj. 极大的 ( very large) ; 无限的 ( limitless; infinite)
• ［记］ im ( 不) +mense ( =measure测量) -> 不能测量的 -> 巨大的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin immensus immeasurable, from in- + mensus, past participle of metiri to measure — more at measure
• Date: 15th century
• 1. marked by greatness especially in size or degree; especially transcending ordinary means of measurement <the immense and boundless universe>
• 2. supremely good ; excellent
• Synonyms: see enormous
• ? immensely adverb
• ? immenseness noun

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