large

1. ADJ A large thing or person is greater in size than usual or average. 大的

The pike lives mainly in large rivers and lakes. 梭鱼主要生活在大的江河湖泊里。

In the largest room about a dozen children and seven adults are sitting on the carpet. 在最大的那个房间里，十几个孩子和七个大人正坐在地毯上。

2. ADJ A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number. 大量的

The gang finally fled with a large amount of cash and jewellery. 那帮歹徒最终带着大量的现金和珠宝逃走了。

There are a large number of centres where you can take full-time courses. 这里有很多你可以上全日制课程的培训中心。

3. ADJ Large is used to indicate that a problem or issue which is being discussed is very important or serious. 重要的; 严重的

...the already large problem of under-age drinking. …已颇为严重的未成年人酗酒问题。

4. PHRASE You use at large to indicate that you are talking in a general way about most of the people mentioned. 大多数

I think the chances of getting reforms accepted by the community at large remain extremely remote. 我认为，让该团体的大部分人都接受改革的希望仍然极其渺茫。

5. PHRASE If you say that a dangerous person, thing, or animal is at large, you mean that they have not been captured or made safe. 逍遥法外

The man who tried to have her killed is still at large. 企图谋杀她的那个男人仍然逍遥法外。

6. to a large extent→see extent