[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]众多的;许多的 If people or things are numerous, they exist or are present in large numbers.
Sex crimes were just as numerous as they are today...
当时性犯罪和现在一样多。
Despite numerous attempts to diet, her weight soared.
尽管多次尝试节食,她的体重仍然飙升了。
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nu·mer·ous/ˈnjuːmərəs; NAmEˈnuːmərəs/adjective( formal) existing in large numbers SYN
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众多的;许多的◆He has been late on numerous occasions.他已经迟到过无数次了。◆The advantages of this system are too numerous to mention.这套系统的好处不胜枚举。nu·mer·ous/ˈnjuːmərəs; NAmEˈnuːmərəs/
many: Numerous attempts have been made to hide the truth. The two leaders have worked together on numerous occasions.too numerous to mention/list The individuals who have contributed to this book are far too numerous to mention.► see thesaurus at
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RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say a lot of rather than numerous:· There were a lot of mistakes in his essay.
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