1 grand /ˈgrænd/ adjective grander; grandest
grander; grandest
Learner's definition of GRAND
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: involving or including many people or things : very large in scope大范围的 : intended to have an important or impressive result宏大的 ◊ Something that happens or is done on a grand scale involves a great amount of money, effort, space, people, or things.大规模的
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a : impressive because of size, importance, etc.雄伟的;壮丽的;重大的 -
The neighborhood includes many grand old homes.这一街区有许多宏伟的老宅。
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His job is much less grand than his title makes it sound.他的工作远不如他的头衔听起来有气派。
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This room is only used for grand occasions. [=very important and formal occasions]这个房间仅供重大场合之用。
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My great aunt lived to the grand old age of 103.我的姑婆活到了103岁的高龄。
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(humorous) He retired at the grand old age of 37.他37岁高龄就退休了。
b : intended to impress people意在给人留下深刻印象的 -
Despite its grand name, the hotel is small and somewhat seedy.尽管名字有气派,但其实这家酒店又小又破。
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He made some grand statements about the company's future.他对于公司的未来做了一番慷慨陈词。
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They celebrated their anniversary in grand style.他们隆重地进行了周年庆祝。
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He planned to make a grand entrance, driving up to the house in a fancy red sports car.他打算把豪华的红色跑车开到那幢房子前,来个隆重的入场式。
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always used before a noun : having higher rank than others of the same kind最高级别的 2 grand /ˈgrænd/ noun
plural grand
plural grand
Learner's definition of GRAND
[count] informal
: a thousand dollars or pounds一千美元;一千英镑 3 grand /ˈgrænd/ noun
plural grands
plural grands
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