considerable 用英语:

The present housing policy is likely to come up against considerable opposition.

considerable distance

I think I've showed considerable constraint under the circumstances.

This movement has not yet achieved all its goals, but it has already had considerable impact in many areas of male-female relations.

It is always possible to bind together a considerable number of people in love, so long as there are other people left over to receive manifestations of their aggressiveness.

The expansion of the Roman Empire wiped out a considerable number of the original European languages.

Though he is no longer president, he still holds considerable sway among the political elite.

Their expenses for the wedding were considerable.

The otter will sometimes cover considerable distances overland between lakes or river sections.

An example of considerable is the pile of dirty dishes after a large dinner party.

They have made considerable progress recently. We've managed to save a considerable amount of money. A marathon is a considerable distance to run!

great in amount, size, importance - Damage to the building was considerable

He was under considerable pressure to get the work done by the end of the day.

His hopes for a sizeable income and stable job vanished

a sizeable fortune

He got a sizeable inheritance from his uncle although he expected more.

He won a sizeable amount of money in the lottery.

The town has a sizeable Sikh population.

a sizeable crowd

A sizeable group of students failed their final exams last year