substantial
adj
1 large in amount; considerable 數(shù)目大的; 可觀的
a substantial improvement, decrease 相當(dāng)大的改善、 縮減
Her contribution to the discussion was substantial. 她在討論中做了很多工作.
obtain a substantial loan 獲得大筆貸款.
2 [usu attrib 通常作定語]
solidly or strongly built or made 堅固的; 結(jié)實的
a substantial padlock, chair, wall 結(jié)實的掛鎖、 椅子、 墻壁.
3 [usu attrib 通常作定語]
owning much property; wealthy 有大量財產(chǎn)的; 富有的
a substantial business, company 殷實的商號、 公司 *substantial farmers 富有的農(nóng)民.
4 [attrib 作定語]
concerningthe most important part of sth; essential 實質(zhì)的; 大體上的; 基本的
We are in substantial agreement. 我們的意見基本一致.
5 (fml 文) having physical existence, not merely seen or heard or imagined; real 實際存在的; 實物的; 真實的
Was it something substantial that you saw, or was it a ghost? 你見到的是實物, 還是鬼魂?