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/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

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noun

数量，数目，总数

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

数量，分量

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，分量。

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是美国陆军航空兵第一种大量生产的全金属单翼战斗机。

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noun

数量，数目

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

Examples :

"The quantity of homework assigned for the week was significant. "

这周布置的作业数量很多。

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noun

总量，数量。

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平方加2xy加y平方。

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