"vast majority" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 绝大多数

Definition

用来描述一个群体中几乎所有人或事物，比“一般的多数”更多的一个短语。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“绝大多数”强调比简单的“多数”大得多，通常是总数的90%以上。多用于正式书面语，后常跟“的”：如“绝大多数人”。不要和“多数”混淆。

Examples

The vast majority of students passed the test.

**绝大多数**学生通过了考试。

The vast majority of birds can fly.

**绝大多数**鸟都会飞。

The vast majority of our customers are happy.

我们**绝大多数**客户都很满意。

The vast majority of people have smartphones these days.

现在**绝大多数**人都有智能手机。

The vast majority of employees supported the new policy, so it was approved quickly.

**绝大多数**员工支持这项新政策，所以很快就通过了。

It’s clear the vast majority of voters want change.

很明显，**绝大多数**选民希望改变。