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heavy
15 ENTRIES FOUND:
heavier; heaviest
heavier; heaviest
Learner's definition of HEAVY
1
a : having great weight : difficult to lift or move重的；沉的 — opposite light
- “Is that box too heavy for you to lift?” “No, it's not very heavy.”“那个箱子对你来说是不是太重了拿不动？”“拿得动，它不算很重。”
- a heavy suitcase沉重的手提箱
- heavy pots and pans沉重的深锅和平底锅
- The truck was carrying a heavy load.卡车拉了沉甸甸的一车货。
b : large in size and weight又大又重的
- The man was six feet tall with a heavy build.那个男子有六英尺高，体格魁梧。
- a tall, heavy [=(less politely) fat] man又高又胖的男人
2
: having a particular weight有某重量的
- How heavy is it? [=how much does it weigh?]它有多重？
3
a : greater in amount or degree than usual（比通常）重的，多的
- Turnout for the election is expected to be heavy.预计参与投票选举的人数很多。
- We got caught in heavy traffic.我们遇上了严重的交通拥堵。
b : strong浓的；强的
- heavy perfume很浓的香水
- heavy winds强劲的风
c : great in amount大量的；许多的
- Heavy rains caused flooding in the area.强降雨使该地区洪水泛滥。
- heavy bleeding/sweating大量出血/出汗
- She was wearing sunglasses and heavy makeup.她戴着太阳镜，化着浓妆。
- The storm caused heavy damage to the building.暴风雨严重破坏了这座建筑。
- The company is facing heavy losses this quarter.这家公司本季度面临着严重亏损。
- We suffered heavy casualties. [=many deaths or injuries]我们伤亡惨重。
- a day of heavy fighting一天的激战
d : difficult to accept or bear难以接受的；难以承受的 : harsh or severe严厉的；严重的
- They are paying a heavy price for their mistakes.他们正为所犯的错误付出高昂的代价。
- It is a heavy burden for one person to bear.它是常人难以承受的代价。
- The stress has taken a heavy toll on his health.压力严重损害了他的健康。
- heavy fines/penalties罚重金；重罚
e : great in degree or effect程度之高；效果之大。 — opposite light
- He came under heavy attack/fire for his comments.他的评论受到了猛烈击。
- She is the heavy favorite to win.她的获胜呼声很高。
- the country's heavy reliance on oil这个国家对石油的严重依赖
- (chiefly Brit) He caught a heavy cold.他得了重感冒。
4
: involving a lot of physical effort费力的；辛苦的 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 — opposite light
- an hour of heavy exercise/exertion一小时的高强度训练/费力活
- Why do I have to do all the heavy work?为什么我必须做所有的累活？
- I hurt my back and couldn't do any heavy lifting.我伤着了背，不能做任何费力的提举了。
- He does all the heavy lifting [=difficult work] while his partner gets the recognition.棘手的活全是他干的，可好名声却让他的伙伴得了。
5
: very loud or forceful大声的；大力的 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — opposite light
- The song has a heavy beat.这首歌节奏很强。
- There was a heavy knock at the door.有人用力敲门。
- heavy footsteps沉重的脚步
- He delivered a heavy blow to his opponent.他给了对手重重一击。
- The new government was dealt a heavy blow.新政府受到了重创。
6
: important and serious重要而严肃的 — opposite light
- We were having a heavy conversation about our son's future.我们就儿子的未来进行了重要而严肃的谈话。
- This is pretty heavy stuff.这是相当重大的事情。
- doing some heavy reading/thinking读些深刻的书籍；进行深刻的思考
- a heavy thinker深沉的思想家
7
: difficult to move or lift up because of tiredness累得动不了的
- My legs became heavier with every step.我的腿每走一步就变得更沉。
- Her eyelids grew heavy.她累得眼皮都抬不起来了。
8
: dense and thick : having a lot of hair, trees, etc., in a small area浓密的 — opposite light
- He has a heavy beard.他胡子很多。
- The animals have shed their heavy winter coats.动物已经褪掉了冬天的厚毛。
- areas of forest and heavy brush森林与灌木丛浓密的地带
- heavy fog/smoke浓雾；浓烟
- heavy clay soil稠质黏土
9
: made of thick material厚材料做的
- a heavy winter coat厚冬装外套
- heavy blankets厚毯子
10
: having too much heat, moisture, etc., and not enough fresh air闷热的；湿热的
- The air was heavy and still.空气闷热且不流通。
- The air in the room was heavy with smoke.屋里烟雾弥漫。
- the heavy odor of wet dogs淋湿了的狗的潮热气味
11
a : showing signs of rain or snow阴沉的
- sailing in heavy weather在阴沉的天气里航行
- a heavy sky阴沉的天气
- heavy clouds阴云
b : having large waves波涛汹涌的；惊涛骇浪的
- heavy seas波涛汹涌的海面
12
: deep and loud（声音）沉重的
- She let out a heavy sigh.她沉重地叹了口气。
- the heavy breathing of a tired runner疲惫的赛跑者沉重的呼吸
◊ The phrase heavy breathing is sometimes used in a joking way to refer to sexual activity.短语 heavy breathing有时用作戏谑之意，指性行为。
- a night of heavy breathing一夜风流
13
a : eating, drinking, or using large amounts of something（吃、喝、使用等）很多的，大量的
- a heavy eater/drinker/smoker吃得多的人；酗酒的人；抽烟很凶的人
- a cook who has a heavy hand with the salt [=who uses too much salt]喜欢放很多盐的厨师
b : done often and in large amounts经常且大量的 — opposite light
- heavy alcohol consumption酒的大量消费
- Years of heavy smoking had destroyed her lungs.她多年来抽烟很凶，这损害了她的肺。
14
a : very rich, dense, or thick很浓的；很厚的
- fruit in heavy syrup果汁丰富的水果
- The bread was a little heavy.面包有点厚。
b : making your stomach feel full饱腹的 — opposite light
- heavy desserts饱腹的甜点
- a heavy breakfast of pancakes and sausage丰盛的薄煎饼和香肠早餐
15
a : large and powerful大而有力的
- heavy machinery/equipment大型机器/设备
- the army's tanks and heavy artillery军队的坦克和重型火炮
- He flew heavy bombers in World War II.他在第二次世界大战中驾驶重型轰炸机。
b of a group of soldiers : having more weapons and armor than other groups加强部队，重型部队（配备更多武器装备的部队） — opposite light
- heavy infantry/cavalry加强步兵；重骑兵
16
of a person's accent : very easy to notice口音重的
- She spoke French/English/German with a heavy [=thick] accent.她说法语/英语/德语时有很重的口音。
heavy date
chiefly US, humorous : an important romantic date重要而浪漫的约会
- He has a heavy date tonight.今晚他有个重要而浪漫的约会。
heavy going
: difficult to do or finish难做；难以完成
- The cold made the race heavy going for many runners.低温使得许多赛跑者难以完成比赛。
- The book is really heavy going at the beginning.这本书开头真的很难读。
heavy heart
◊ If you have a heavy heart, you are sad.心情沉重
- I announced my decision to leave with a heavy heart.我怀着沉重的心情宣布我要离开的决定。
heavy on
: having or using a large amount of (something)大量拥有（或使用）
- His movies are light/low on talk and heavy on action.他的影片轻对白，重动作。
- She tends to be heavy on the salt. [=she uses a lot of salt]她喜欢放很多盐。
heavy sleeper
: someone who does not wake up easily睡得很沉的人
heavy with
: carrying or having a large amount of (something)大量携带（或拥有）
- The trees are heavy with fruit.树木结满了果实。
- Her comments were heavy with irony.她的评论充满了嘲讽。
hot and heavy
make heavy weather of
British, informal : to treat (something) in a way that makes it seem more important or difficult than it really is小题大做；夸大
- an actor who makes heavy weather of what should be a simple scene表演夸张的演员
— heaviness
noun [noncount] [singular] — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- the heaviness of the table桌子的重量
- He felt a sudden heaviness [=a feeling of pressure] in his chest.他突然感到胸口一沉。
- There was a heaviness [=a feeling of sadness] in his heart.他心中一沉。
2 heavy /ˈhɛvi/ adverb
2 heavy
/ˈhɛvi/
adverb
Learner's definition of HEAVY
: in a heavy way : heavily 浓浓地；沉重地
- The smoke hung/lay heavy in the air.空气中浓烟弥漫。
- The decision weighs heavy on my mind. [=the decision is difficult and causes me to feel worried]这个决定沉重地压在我心头，让我焦虑不安。
go heavy on
: to use a lot of (something)大量使用
- Go heavy on the sauce, please.请多加点调料。
heavy on your hands
◊ If time hangs or lies heavy on your hands, it passes very slowly.时间过得很慢
- Time hung heavy on his hands.他觉得时间过得很慢。
3 heavy /ˈhɛvi/ noun
plural heavies
3 heavy
/ˈhɛvi/
noun
plural heavies
Learner's definition of HEAVY
[count]
1
: a bad person in a movie or play : villain（电影或戏剧中的）坏蛋，反派角色
- He played the heavy in film after film.他在一部又一部的影片里扮演反面人物。
2
US, informal : a person or thing that is serious, important, or powerful : heavyweight重量级人物；重要事物
- The conference will be attended by several media heavies.此次会议将有几位重量级的媒体人士参加。
- They have become one of the industry heavies.他们已成为行业巨头之一。
heavier; heaviest
1
b
: having a high specific gravity : having great weight in proportion to bulk
c(1)
(2)
of a chemical compound : containing heavy isotopes
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a
: slow or dull from loss of vitality or resiliency : sluggish
b
: lacking sparkle or vivacity : drab
c
: lacking mirth or gaiety : cheerless
8
: greater in quantity or quality than the average of its kind or class: such as
e
: coming as if from a depth : loud
g
j
heaviness noun
: to a great or overwhelming degree : with or as if with great weight : in a heavy manner : heavily
plural heavies
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective “Is that box too heavy for you to lift?” “No, it's not very heavy.” The truck was carrying a heavy load. The man was six feet tall with a heavy build. Turnout for the election is expected to be heavy. We got caught in heavy traffic. Heavy rains caused flooding in the area. She was wearing sunglasses and heavy makeup. The storm caused heavy damage to the building. The company is facing heavy losses this quarter. a day of heavy fighting Adverb The smoke hung heavy in the air. Noun He played the heavy in film after film. The conference will be attended by several media heavies. They have become one of the industry heavies. See More
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Dan Labbe, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 The result, painted in heavy impasto, was tiny (just 9 by 6 inches) and predictably controversial. Nick Glass, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 Though rainfall generally was moderate across Southern California Friday there was a chance of isolated thunderstorms and heavy downpours into Saturday. CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 Second-year coach Charles Huff, a former Alabama and Penn State assistant, assembled a roster heavy on Power Five transfers such as Labron from Florida State for the school's first season in the Sun Belt. Tom Coyne, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko also suggested the Ukrainian troops had retaken Kupiansk, a town along the main supply route to Izyum, long a focus on the Russian front line and the site of heavy artillery and other fighting. Karl Ritter And Joanna Kozlowska, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 Those calculations focus primarily on the emissions from heavy machinery and long-distance trucking and shipping. WIRED, 10 Sep. 2022 The contemporary iteration of the park opened in 2012 but was designed with a heavy dose of nostalgia for its original days. Rebecca Treon, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 For example, why were American women encouraged to torture themselves with cage-like corsets, don yards of cumbersome cloth and carry around a heavy protuberance called a bustle? John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Emma Platoff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Tropez appeared on the controversial reality series in 2011, which aimed to help troubled youth turn their lives around with heavy-hitting programs. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The bass master brought the heat, as per usual, creating a heavy-hitting show catering to all tastes in bass music. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Batgirl is getting some support and sympathy from heavy-hitting Hollywood talents. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2022 An indicator that the show has become more startup incubator than facilitator for heavy-hitting outdoor businesses? Julie Dugdale, Outside Online, 10 June 2022 In addition to the welterweight title fight between Usman and Edwards, former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold returns to take on the heavy-handed Paulo Costa in the co-main event. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Public anger at the police force for harboring a killer in its ranks was compounded by what many saw as heavy-handed policing of the subsequent vigil. Jill Lawless, ajc, 14 Aug. 2022 Throughout the pandemic, experts and industry leaders have warned that the city's heavy-handed Covid-19 restrictions would drive away residents, travelers and expatriates. Jessie Yeung And Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 4 July 2022 The same cannot be said for Willis, whose distracted and empty performance as the main heavy is hard to watch after the news of his Aphasia diagnosis. Rene Rodriguez, Variety, 17 May 2022 Many performers instinctively go big when playing the heavy. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Apr. 2022 Of course, Wood’s signature tech-heavy Innovation fund, in which Zoom is the largest holding, is down 66% from its 52-week high. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 9 June 2022 The owner of the Sewol had added extra berths, making the ferry top-heavy. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Bitcoin’s 30-day correlation with the tech-heavy Wall Street index Nasdaq recently rose to a record 0.82. Omkar Godbole, Forbes, 19 May 2022 But odds are that this series will be small-ball heavy, with Powell and Looney playing sparingly. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2022 Though hop heavy, the bitterness is nowhere to be found. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2022 See More
Adjective
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offered up three things to watch during Sunday’s Week 1 contest with a heavy focus on the defense and Myles Garrett. Dan Labbe, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 The result, painted in heavy impasto, was tiny (just 9 by 6 inches) and predictably controversial. Nick Glass, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 Though rainfall generally was moderate across Southern California Friday there was a chance of isolated thunderstorms and heavy downpours into Saturday. CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 Second-year coach Charles Huff, a former Alabama and Penn State assistant, assembled a roster heavy on Power Five transfers such as Labron from Florida State for the school's first season in the Sun Belt. Tom Coyne, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko also suggested the Ukrainian troops had retaken Kupiansk, a town along the main supply route to Izyum, long a focus on the Russian front line and the site of heavy artillery and other fighting. Karl Ritter And Joanna Kozlowska, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 Those calculations focus primarily on the emissions from heavy machinery and long-distance trucking and shipping. WIRED, 10 Sep. 2022 The contemporary iteration of the park opened in 2012 but was designed with a heavy dose of nostalgia for its original days. Rebecca Treon, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 For example, why were American women encouraged to torture themselves with cage-like corsets, don yards of cumbersome cloth and carry around a heavy protuberance called a bustle? John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Adverb
Palfrey joins a list of heavy-hitting Democratic endorsers in a rare race that has divided some of the state’s most prominent progressives. Emma Platoff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Tropez appeared on the controversial reality series in 2011, which aimed to help troubled youth turn their lives around with heavy-hitting programs. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The bass master brought the heat, as per usual, creating a heavy-hitting show catering to all tastes in bass music. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Batgirl is getting some support and sympathy from heavy-hitting Hollywood talents. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2022 An indicator that the show has become more startup incubator than facilitator for heavy-hitting outdoor businesses? Julie Dugdale, Outside Online, 10 June 2022 In addition to the welterweight title fight between Usman and Edwards, former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold returns to take on the heavy-handed Paulo Costa in the co-main event. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Public anger at the police force for harboring a killer in its ranks was compounded by what many saw as heavy-handed policing of the subsequent vigil. Jill Lawless, ajc, 14 Aug. 2022 Throughout the pandemic, experts and industry leaders have warned that the city's heavy-handed Covid-19 restrictions would drive away residents, travelers and expatriates. Jessie Yeung And Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 Noun
Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both slipped 0.4% while contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 fell 0.5%. Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 4 July 2022 The same cannot be said for Willis, whose distracted and empty performance as the main heavy is hard to watch after the news of his Aphasia diagnosis. Rene Rodriguez, Variety, 17 May 2022 Many performers instinctively go big when playing the heavy. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Apr. 2022 Of course, Wood’s signature tech-heavy Innovation fund, in which Zoom is the largest holding, is down 66% from its 52-week high. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 9 June 2022 The owner of the Sewol had added extra berths, making the ferry top-heavy. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Bitcoin’s 30-day correlation with the tech-heavy Wall Street index Nasdaq recently rose to a record 0.82. Omkar Godbole, Forbes, 19 May 2022 But odds are that this series will be small-ball heavy, with Powell and Looney playing sparingly. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2022 Though hop heavy, the bitterness is nowhere to be found. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Adverb
Middle English hevy, from Old English hefig; akin to Old High German hebīc heavy, Old English hebban to lift — more at heave entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of heavy was before the 12th century Phrases Containing heavy
adjective¹
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