词语释义

英 ['æmp(ə)l] 美 ['æmpl]

adj. 丰富的；足够的；宽敞的

n. (Ample)人名；(西)安普尔

单词分析：这些形容词均有“充分的、丰富的”之意。
abundant着重某物极为丰富有或大量的供应。
plentiful普通用词，指某物的数量多得称心如意，不过剩，但较少用于描写抽象之物。
ample指某物不仅满足了需要而且有余。

记忆方法：1. ampl- + -e.
2. 加拿大的maple 非常ample

英英释义

Adjective:

more than enough in size or scope or capacity;"had ample food for the party"
"an ample supply"

affording an abundant supply;"had ample food for the party"
"copious provisions"
"food is plentiful"
"a plenteous grape harvest"
"a rich supply"

fairly large;"a sizable fortune"
"an ample waistline"
"of ample proportions"

单词网dANcI.583316.cOM

单词词源

中文词源

ample 大量的

来自词根amp, 大。

英语词源

ample (adj.)

mid-15c., from Middle French ample, from Latin amplus "large, spacious," related to ampla "handle, grip."

词态变化

比较级 ampler;
最高级 amplest;
副词 amply;

权威造句

1. The equivalent of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.

每天相当于两大汤匙多重不饱和油的量就足够了。

来自柯林斯例句

2. There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.

将会有充足的机会去放松、游泳和晒太阳。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Cook pieces of succulent chicken with ample garlic and a little sherry.

烹饪鲜美滑嫩的鸡肉时多加些大蒜，并滴入少许雪利酒。

来自柯林斯例句

4. There is ample car parking off site.

外面有很多地方可以停车。

来自柯林斯例句

5. There was ample time to get to the airport.

有足够的时间到达机场。

来自《权威词典》

近反义词

big

broad

full

generous

great

large

相似短语

ample stability 储备稳性

ample clearance 充分间隙

ample supply 供应充足

ample flow 丰水

ample resources 足够的资金

ample evidence 充分证据

ample divisor 丰富除子

ample supply and prompt delivery 货源充足

ample cash reserves 充分的现金储备

ample rainfall 充沛降水