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quantities

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

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noun

数量，计数，额度

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

Examples :

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

你必须在数量和质量之间做出选择。

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noun

大量，许多.

An indefinite amount of something.

Examples :

"Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity."

橄榄油几乎可以随意使用，用多少都行。

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noun

数量，分量

A specific measured amount.

Examples :

"Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent."

一般来说，使用量不应超过百分之十五。

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noun

数量，数目

A considerable measure or amount.

Examples :

"The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps."

波音P-26A是美国陆军航空兵部队第一种大量生产的全金属单翼战斗机。

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noun

数量，分量

Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.

Examples :

"The recipe calls for specific quantities of flour, sugar, and milk: 2 cups, 1 cup, and 1/2 cup, respectively. "

这个食谱要求特定数量的面粉、糖和牛奶：分别是2杯、1杯和1/2杯。

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noun

数量，分量

Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

Examples :

"x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared."

x 加 y 的和的平方等于 x 的平方加 2xy 加 y 的平方。

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