greater
US /ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.tər/
形容詞
1.
更大的, 更多的
larger than average in amount, extent, or intensity
範例:
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We need a greater effort to finish this project on time.
我們需要付出更大的努力才能按時完成這個項目。
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The city has a greater population than the town.
這個城市的人口比那個小鎮更多。
2.
更重要的, 更顯著的
more important or significant
範例:
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Achieving peace is a greater challenge than winning the war.
實現和平比贏得戰爭是更大的挑戰。
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He has a greater responsibility now that he's the team leader.
現在他是團隊負責人,肩負著更大的責任。