Vast majority Meaning in English
expression
ˈvæst/ /məˈdʒɔɹəti
VAST muh-JOR-uh-tee
vˈɑːst/ /mədʒˈɒɹɪtˌi
VAHST muh-JOR-i-tee
释义
A phrase used to describe almost all or nearly everyone or everything in a particular group; much more than just the majority.
用法与细微差别
'Vast majority' emphasizes a very high percentage (often above 90%). Common in formal and written English. Usually followed by 'of': 'the vast majority of people.' Avoid confusing with 'majority,' which can mean just more than half.
Spanish: gran mayoríaPortuguese (BR): grande maioriaPortuguese (PT): grande maioriaChinese (Simplified): 绝大多数Chinese (Traditional): 絕大多數Hindi: अधिकांशArabic: الغالبية العظمىBengali: অধিকাংশ - বিপুলসংখ্যকRussian: подавляющее большинствоJapanese: 大多数 - 圧倒的多数Vietnamese: phần lớn - đa số tuyệt đốiKorean: 대다수Turkish: büyük çoğunlukUrdu: بڑی اکثریتIndonesian: sebagian besar - mayoritas besar
例句
The vast majority of students passed the test.
basic
The vast majority of birds can fly.
basic
The vast majority of our customers are happy.
basic
The vast majority of people have smartphones these days.
natural
The vast majority of employees supported the new policy, so it was approved quickly.
natural
It’s clear the vast majority of voters want change.
natural