[, ]an amount or a number of sth 数量；数额；数目◆The factory initially produced a small quantity of lamps and these sold quickly. 这家工厂一开始生产了少量的灯，这些灯卖得很快。◆Vast quantities of oil were found in northern Alaska. 阿拉斯加北部发现了大量石油。◆Materials are cheaper when bought in large quantities. 材料大量购买时就比较便宜。◆Can the goods be supplied in sufficient quantity? 货物能不能足量供应？⨁huge / massive / vast quantities 巨量⨁a large / small quantity 大／少量
[] the measurement of sth by saying how much of it there is 量；数量◆The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. 这份资料在质量和数量方面都很有限。
[, ]a large amount or number of sth 大量；大批；大宗◆We have a quantity of signed prints for sale. 我们有大量供出售的签名版画。◆It was the first PC to be manufactured in quantity. 这是第一台大量生产的个人电脑。
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