profuse
UK/prə'fjus/US/prә'fju:s/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Produced or given in large amounts; abundant
大量的，丰富的；（致歉、感谢等）连连的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forth) + fus (pour) = 'poured forth.' Something profuse is poured out without limit — profuse sweating, profuse apologies. The image is of a substance gushing out far beyond a modest amount.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.profuse apologies连连道歉
- 2.profuse sweating大量出汗
- 3.profuse bleeding大量出血
- 4.profuse thanks再三道谢
Example Sentences
- 1.
He offered profuse apologies for being so late.
- 2.
The patient was in profuse sweating during the night.