enormity的意思|示意
n. （处境、问题、事件等的）艰巨性，严重性;庞大，巨大;暴行，滔天罪行;凶暴，穷凶极恶;重要性
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enormity的用法详解
Enormity (noun) has two meanings: great size in size or degree, or an evil act or something that is immoral or wicked. It is derived from the Old French word, enormite, and the Latin word, enormitas.
When used to mean size, enormity usually bears a negative connotation, since something that is enormous is usually thought of as too large or overwhelming. A common example of this usage is “the enormity of the problem”. This means that the problem is very large and difficult to overcome.
When used to describe an act, enormity refers to an act that is morally wrong. Common examples of enormity include “the enormity of the crime” and “the enormity of the sin”.
Enormity has a slightly more formal feeling than words like badness, cruelty and wickedness and is often used in judicial and political contexts.
In summary, enormity can mean either great size or an evil act, depending on the context in which it is used.
enormity相关短语
1、 enormity y 极恶,巨大,暴行
2、 the enormity of crime 极恶
enormity相关例句
Universities recognized the enormity of their task.
大学认识到其任务的艰巨.
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I was numbed by the enormity of the responsibility...
责任之大让我惊慌失措。
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People are still coming to terms with the enormity of the disaster.
人们仍在力图接受这一灾难带来的严重恶果。
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The full enormity of the crime has not yet been revealed.
这一罪行的严重性还没有充分揭示出来。
《牛津词典》
the enormities of the Hitler regime
希特勒政权的滔天罪行
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It's difficult to grasp the sheer enormity of the tragedy.
很难确切知道这场悲剧的严重程度.
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You did It'since you understand the enormity of the task those lies ahead.
你们这样做,是因为你们明白未来的任务有多么艰巨.
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I was numbed by the enormity of the responsibility.
我对责任的艰巨性感到不知所措。
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