1. 许多,大量;...得多：a few 少许,一些 | a good deal 许多,大量;...得多 | a good few 相当多,不少
2. (接不可数名词)许多,大量：a few (表示肯定)有些,几个 | a good deal (接不可数名词)许多,大量 | a little (表示肯定)一些,一点点
3. 许多：safety aids 安全设备 | a good deal 许多 | stretch 伸展, 伸长 一段时间, 一段路程, 伸展
4. 非常,极其,大量：all of a sudden突然 | a good deal非常,极其,大量 | a stream of一连串,一系列
1. This is something that takes a good deal of planning and preparation.
2. Octopus Holdings Limited possesses a good deal of personal information pertaining to Hong Kong and mainland residents.
3. Practitioners exert a good deal of effort in class and consequently sweat profusely.
4. If the seed looks more like a spoon then winter is going to have a lot of snow and involve a good deal of shoveling.
5. The Year of the Tiger is almost over, with those betting on the equity market experiencing a good deal of shocks and surprises.
6. Hu has also set aside a good deal of her savings for her son's further education.
7. Foreign companies often bring a good deal of technical expertise and experience.
8. There is a good deal of speculation that the two nations will reach a bilateral climate change agreement before the Copenhagen conference begins.
9. He said Ping An's purchase of a stake in Fortis is a good deal in terms of business structure and price.
10. While a reindeer jumper might not be to everyone's taste, it seems savvy Britons recognize the value of a good deal.
adv
1. to a very great degree or extent
e.g. I feel a lot better
we enjoyed ourselves very much
she was very much interested
this would help a great deal
Synonym: a lot lots a great deal much very much