considerable
UK/kən'sɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l/US/kәn'sidәrәbl/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Notably large in size, amount, or degree
相当大的，相当多的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconsidertogether, with
+
-ablesit, settle, be placed
=considerable
Literally 'worth considering' → big enough to be worth thinking about → large, significant.
Common Collocations
- 1.considerable amount相当数量
- 2.considerable progress显著进展
Example Sentences
- 1.
The project required a considerable amount of money.
- 2.
She has considerable experience in this field.