enormity
英[ɪ'nɔːməti] 美[ɪ'nɔːrməti]
"in careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size"
"universities recognized the enormity of their task"
1.庞大;巨大
If you refer tothe enormity of something that you consider to be a problem or difficulty, you are referring to its very great size, extent, or seriousness.
e.g. I was numbed by theenormity of the responsibility...
责任之大让我惊慌失措。
e.g. He was anxious about theenormity of the task ahead.
他为眼前任务的艰巨性而担忧。
2.严重性
If you refer tothe enormity of an event, you are emphasizing that it is terrible and frightening.
e.g. It makes no sense to belittle theenormity of the disaster which has occurred.
对于已经发生的灾难，其严重性不该小视。
3.罪恶;滔天大罪
Anenormity is an action that is considered totally unacceptable.
e.g. ...the enormities they committed.
他们犯下的滔天大罪
e.g. ...theenormity of what slavery meant.
奴隶制代表的罪恶
1. 暴行：enophthalmus 眼球内陷 |enormity 暴行 | enormous 巨大的
2. enormity的近义词
2. 巨大,大：enormous 巨大的,庞大的 |enormity 巨大,大 | supernormal 超常态的,在一般以上的
3. 残暴：ennui#怠倦 |enormity#残暴 | entity#存在
4. 极恶,暴行,巨大：infirmity 虚弱 | nonconformity 不墨守成规 |enormity 极恶,暴行,巨大
the enormities of the Hitler regime
希特勒政权的滔天罪行
the enormity of the task
任务的艰巨性
People are still coming to terms with the enormity of the disaster.
人们仍在力图接受这一灾难带来的严重恶果。
The full enormity of the crime has not yet been revealed.
这一罪行的严重性还没有充分揭示出来。
...the enormities they committed.
他们犯下的滔天大罪
...the enormity of what slavery meant.
奴隶制代表的罪恶
I was numbed by the enormity of the responsibility...
责任之大让我惊慌失措。
He was anxious about the enormity of the task ahead.
他为眼前任务的艰巨性而担忧。
It makes no sense to belittle the enormity of the disaster which has occurred.
对于已经发生的灾难，其严重性不该小视。
Can it conceal the enormity of the economic and financial damage inflicted on the [ Zionist ] entity?
以色列能够隐瞒冲突给这个 ( 犹太复国主义 ) 实体造成的巨大经济和财政损失 吗 ?
The cruel murderer was put to death for the enormity of his crime.
这残人的凶手因罪行的凶残被处以死刑.
Used to symbolize enormity of greatness.
还能作为伟大事物的象征.
You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead.
你们之所以这样做,是因为你们懂得在我们面前的巨大的使命.
The questions he raised reflected enormity of his doubts.
他提出的问题反映出他有很大的怀疑.
You did It'since you understand the enormity of the task those lies ahead.
你们这样做,是因为你们明白未来的任务有多么艰巨.
When he realized the enormity of his crime, he became remorseful and penitent.
当他意识到的巨大他的罪行, 他悔恨和忏悔.
It's difficult to grasp the sheer enormity of the tragedy.
很难确切知道这场悲剧的严重程度.
Universities recognized the enormity of their task.
大学认识到其任务的艰巨.
He talked for some time with Bundy, and his questions reflected the enormity of his doubts.
他同邦迪谈了一会儿, 他提出的问题反映出他有很大的怀疑.
The enormity of the crime has shocked even experienced policemen.
这件罪行极端凶残,连经历丰富的警察都感震惊.
Her words brought home the enormity of what was happening.
她的话让人意识到所发生事情的严重性.
Simon's mind whirled as the enormity of Morgenes'statement seeped in.
随着Morgenes医生的讲述,Simon的脑子旋转起来.
I do not underestimate the enormity of the task that lies ahead.
我不会低估这个摆在我面前的艰巨任务.
In careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size.
在细致的用法中,名词enormity不用来表示大尺寸的概念.
The enormity of his offence made it probable that the man was not sane.
他攻击的凶残使得这男人有可能是神智不正常的.
The enormity of it.
那样的日子怎么过?
No doubt the enormity of the challenge before him made him tremble with fear.
毋庸置疑地,在面对巨大挑战时,他因畏惧而颤栗.
It makes no sense to belittle the enormity of the disaster.
没有理由低估这场灾难的严重性。
the enormity of the task
任务的艰巨性
I was speechless, still trying to assimilate the enormity of what he'd told me.
我无话可说，一时还无法接受他对我所说之事的严重性。
The enormity of the crime he wanted to commit.
出自：D. Jacobson