quantity
n
1 [U] that which makes it possible to measure things through having number, size, weight, etc 量; 大小; 重量
His reputation as a writer depends more on quantity than quality, ie He writes a lot but he doesn't write very well. 他获得作家的名气靠的是作品的数量而不是质量.
Mathematics is the science of pure quantity. 数学是研究纯数量的科学.
2 [C, U] number or amount, esp a large one 数目, 数量(尤指巨大的)
What quantity (ie How many) do you require? 你要求多大的数量?
a small quantity of cutlery 少量的刀叉餐具
It's cheaper to buy goods in quantity/in large quantities. 大批量购货较便宜.
3 (idm 习语) an unknown quantity => unknown.
spreadvt.& vi. 伸开;展开;(使)传播;(使)散布;
n. 范围;连续的一段时间;
vt. 涂;把…覆盖在…上(over);把…敲平;散发(气、烟等);
vi. (景色、景致)展现;传开;(人群)散开;软化;
adj. 张开的;[语言学]双唇展开的;(宝石)扁薄发光的;(文章、照片等)跨两栏(或多栏)的;