纽约时报高频词: substantial

substantial /səbˈstænʃl/ adjective

large in amount, number, or degree; considerable

大量的；可观的；重大的

We have the support of a substantial number of parents.

我们获得了大量家长的支持。

solid and strong in build or construction; not flimsy

结实的；坚固耐用的

a substantial piece of furniture

一件坚固耐用的家具

词根

sub-（下、基础）+ stant（站立、根基）+ -ial（形容词后缀）字面意思：根基扎实、站得住脚的联想：

形容数量 / 规模：量大、分量足 → 可观的、重大的

形容物体 / 结构：用料足、不单薄 → 坚固的、结实的

纽约时报原文

The company faces a substantial threat of financial loss if the new policy is not adjusted.

若不调整新政策，该公司将面临巨大的财务损失风险。

外刊高频搭配

substantial amount 大量

substantial change 重大改变

substantial evidence 大量证据

substantial profit 可观利润

substantial role 重要作用

高频口语场景例句

A substantial number of houses were damaged by the floods.

大量房屋在洪水中遭到损毁。

There will, however, be substantial costs of that kind.

不过，这类举措会产生一笔不小的成本。