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Plenty Large Lot ˈplenti Time Situation People Big

Plenty can be used as a quantifier meaning a large or sufficient amount of something. It can also function as a pronoun referring to a large quantity, or as an adverb meaning very or more than enough. As a noun, it signifies a state of abundance or richness.

Plenty can be used as a quantifier meaning a large or sufficient amount of something. It can also function as a pronoun referring to a large quantity, or as an adverb meaning very or more than enough. As a noun, it signifies a state of abundance or richness.

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/ple̱nti/
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[QUANT 数量词](尤指足够的或超出需要的)丰富,充足,大量 If there is plenty of something, there is a large amount of it. If there are plenty of things, there are many of them. Plenty is used especially to indicate that there is enough of something, or more than you need.
  [QUANT of n-uncount/pl-n]
  • There was still plenty of time to take Jill out for pizza...

    还有充裕的时间带吉尔出去吃比萨饼。

  • Most businesses face plenty of competition...

    大多数企业面临着巨大的竞争压力。

  • Taking plenty of exercise can be of great benefit...

    多锻炼会非常有好处。

  • Are there plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet?

    你的饮食中新鲜果蔬充足吗?

  • Plenty is also a pronoun.
    • I don't believe in long interviews. Fifteen minutes is plenty...

      我不认为面试该花很长时间,15分钟足够了。

    • She's got plenty to do these days.

      现如今她有很多的事情要做。

2
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]富裕;富足;繁荣 Plenty is a situation in which people have a lot to eat or a lot of money to live on.
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • You are all fortunate to be growing up in a time of peace and plenty.

    你们都很幸运,成长在和平富足的时代。

  • ...an area that has become a symbol of despair in the midst of America's plenty.

    在富庶的美国已成为绝望象征的一个地区

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[ADV 副词](用于形容词或副词前)非常,十分,很 You use plenty in front of adjectives or adverbs to emphasize the degree of the quality they are describing.
  [ADV adj/adv]
  [emphasis]
  [INFORMAL 非正式]
  • The water looked plenty deep...

    这水看起来很深。

  • The compartment is plenty big enough...

    这个隔间足够大了。

  • Keep in mind you're going to be fighting lots of men who hit plenty hard.

    记住你要和许多出拳非常凶狠的人交手。

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[PHRASE 短语]丰富地;充足地;大量地 If there are things in plenty, those things exist or happen in large amounts or numbers.
  [n PHR]
  • There were thrills in plenty on Saturday at Terrassa, where Germany won the gold medal...

    周六的塔拉萨充满着紧张兴奋的气氛,德国队在此赢得了金牌。

  • School inspectors visit regularly, finding everything satisfactory, books in plenty and five computer terminals.

    督学定期进行检查,发现所有方面都令人满意,教材充足,还有5台计算机终端设备。


Oxford plenty / ˈplenti ; NAmE ˈplenti /
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pronoun plenty(of sth) a large amount; as much or as many as you need 大量;众多;充足 plenty of eggs/money/time 充裕的鸡蛋╱钱╱时间 ‘Do we need more milk?’ ‘No, there's plenty in the fridge.’ “我们要不要再买些牛奶?”“不必了。冰箱里还多着呢。” They always gave us plenty to eat. 他们总是给我们好多东西吃。 We had plenty to talk about. 我们有说不完的话。 notes at
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adverb 1 ~ more (of) (sth) a lot 大量;很多 We have plenty more of them in the warehouse. 我们仓库里这类东西还多得很。 There's plenty more paper if you need it. 你要是需要纸,还有很多。 2 ~ big, long, etc. enough (to do sth) ( informal) more than big, long, etc. enough 足够有余 The rope was plenty long enough to reach the ground. 这根绳子长及地面依然有余。 3 ( NAmE) a lot; very 非常;十分;很 We talked plenty about our kids. 我们谈了很多关于孩子的事。 You can be married and still be plenty lonely. 结了婚也可能非常孤寂。 IDIOMsee
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noun [uncountable ] ( formal) a situation in which there is a large supply of food, money, etc. 富裕;充裕 Everyone is happier in times of plenty. 在富足的岁月里,每个人都比较快乐。 We had food and drink in plenty. 我们的食物和饮料十分充足。 determiner ( NAmE or informal) a lot of 很多;大量 There's plenty room for all of you! 这里有足够的地方容纳你们所有人! plenty / ˈplenti ; NAmE ˈplenti /
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plenty1 pronoun
plenty2 adverb
plenty3 noun
plentyplen‧ty1 /ˈplenti/ ●●● S1 W1 pronoun
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a large quantity that is enough or more than enoughplenty of Make sure she gets plenty of fresh air. No need to hurry – you’ve got plenty of time.plenty to do/say/eat etc There’s plenty to do and see in New York. There are plenty more chairs in the next room. see thesaurus at
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RegisterIn written English, people sometimes prefer to use ample rather than plenty of, as it sounds more formal:· They were given ample time to complete the work.GRAMMARYou use plenty of before an uncountable noun: · There is plenty of evidence that he is guilty. Don’t say: There is a plenty of evidence.You also use plenty of before a plural noun: · There are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills. Don’t say: There is plenty of opportunities.You say that something has plenty of a thing, quality etc: · The town has plenty of nightlife. Don’t say: The town is plenty of nightlife.
plenty1 pronoun
plenty2 adverb
plenty3 noun
plentyplenty2 adverb informal
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1 plenty big/fast/warm etc enough used to emphasize that something is more than big enough, fast enough etc:  This apartment’s plenty big enough for two.2American English a lot or very:  I’d practiced plenty. I was plenty nervous.
plenty1 pronoun
plenty2 adverb
plenty3 noun
plentyplenty3 noun [uncountable] formal
Word Origin
Examples
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1a situation in which there is a lot of food and goods available for people:  a land of plenty2in plenty in large supply or more than enough:  There was food and wine in plenty.
WDF

plenty

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大量(29%),充足(22%),丰富(22%),充分(12%),非常(5%),充足的(5%),相当多的(5%)
n.丰富,大量;充足
adj.足够的,很多的
adv.足够
n.(Plenty)人名;(英)普伦蒂

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