"tons" in Chinese (Simplified)
吨大量,很多(非正式)
Definition
‘ton’的复数形式,是重量单位。在非正式英语中,‘tons’也表示某物数量非常多。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
表示重量时,'tons' 是中性、字面的用法。非正式用法中,它常见于 'tons of time'、'tons of fun'、'tons of people' 等表达,强调的是数量很多,不是真的重量。
Examples
The truck carried two tons of sand.
这辆卡车运了两**吨**沙子。
We have tons of homework tonight.
我们今晚有**很多**作业。
There were tons of people at the park.
公园里有**很多**人。
Thanks for helping me move—this box weighs tons.
谢谢你帮我搬家——这个箱子重得像有**好多吨**。
She has tons of experience in marketing.
她在市场营销方面有**很多**经验。
Don't worry, we've got tons of time before the movie starts.
别担心,电影开始前我们还有**很多**时间。