a great deal

[ə greit dil]

许多, 大量

例句与用法：

The engine can withstand a great deal of punishment.

这台发动机坚固耐用。

We waited for their decision with a great deal of apprehension.

我们怀着极其焦虑的心情等待他们作出决定。

I have accomplished a great deal in the last few months.

在过去几个月里，我完成了相当多的工作。

We've put a great deal of time and effort into this project.

我们为这一项目付出了大量的时间和精力。

He smokes a great deal.

他抽许多烟。

There is a great deal of friction between the management and the work force.

劳资双方之间存在大量矛盾。

His words caused a great deal of dissention among his followers.

他的话在他的追随者中引起许多争论。

The storm did a great deal of material damage.

暴风雨造成了大量物质损失。

详细释义：

1. 大量的

A great deal of work awaits me.

许多工作等着我去做。

2. 非常

He likes to swim a great deal.

他非常喜欢游泳。