c. 1400, from Middle French massif "bulky, solid," from Old French masse "lump" (see mass (n.1)). Related: Massively; massiveness. U.S. Cold War strategy of massive retaliation was introduced by J.F. Dulles in early 1954.
雙語例句
1. Combined with other compounds, they created a massive dynamite-type bomb.
將其與其他化合物結合，就制造出殺傷力極強的硝酸甘油炸彈。
來自柯林斯例句
2. We needed to reskill our workforce to cope with massive technological change.
我們得讓工人學習新技能，以應對巨大的技術變革。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Frank had been struck down by a massive heart attack.
弗蘭克的身體已經被一場嚴重的心臟病拖垮了。
來自柯林斯例句
4. European farmers are planning a massive demonstration against farm subsidy cuts.
歐洲農場主正策劃一場抗議削減農場補貼的大規模示威游行。
來自柯林斯例句
5. US forces are poised for a massive air, land and sea assault.