considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
英语
~ 1100
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adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
用法模式：
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
近义词
significant (Often used for importance or impact rather than just size.)
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substantial (Emphasizes a large quantity or degree, sometimes with a sense of solidity.)
反义词
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
搭配
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
主题
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The project required a considerable amount of money.
- She has made considerable progress in her studies.
- It takes a considerable effort to run a marathon.
- There is considerable interest in the new product.
- He spent a considerable time abroad.
学习者例句
- I drank a considerable amount of water.
- We need a considerable number of chairs.
- She made a considerable effort to help.
- It is a considerable distance from here.
- He spent a considerable time reading.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
Important or worthy of attention
Important enough to be noticed or thought about.
常见错误：
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
近义词
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
反义词
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
搭配
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
主题
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
例句
- She is a woman of considerable talent.
- The book has gained considerable fame over the years.
- He holds a position of considerable authority.
- The discovery had considerable impact on science.
学习者例句
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
语法
词典原形
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
音节与重音
con - sid - er - able （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: considerable
词族
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
相关表达
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
例句
- We spent a considerable amount of time planning the event.
- A considerable amount of money was donated to the charity.
a considerable number of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl nˈʌmbɚ əv/
fixed phrase
A large countable quantity of things/people
A lot of people or things you can count.
例句
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.