定义
to amount to ($67): 总计为($67)
The fixed expenses amount to an average of 5,000 Euros a month. 固定支出总计为每月5,000欧元。
to amount to something in life: 办成好事
an amount: 数量、总额
The amount of money spent on the trip was very large. 这次旅行的费用非常大。
Pronunciation examples
UK: I have a large amount of money in the bank.
US: The bill amounted to $15.
- "Icarus : Using high pitch frequencies emitted by the global positioning device in Bruno's helicopter, and then cross referencing them both with the amount of fuel in the helicopter as well as all known latitude and longitudes in both the eastern and western hemispheres, I was able to project Bruno and Susie's trajectory and landing location within one kilometer!"
- "As you can see, the company has provided the requisite amount of alcohol and sustenance for you to quote unquote "enjoy yourselves", and yet it still seems that you are not 100% thrilled with the festivities!"
- "Studies show that the current "traffic light" labelling system - red, amber and green labels representing the amounts of salt, sugar, and fat - for foods on sale in supermarkets is reasonably common, but not effective enough in reducing obesity."
- "Congratulations on your recent acquisition of an obscene amount of money."
- "The party proceeded to barbecue sausages and prawns on the beach, and consume moderate amounts of beer (300-400 cans)."
- "Ms. Lohan already sits on our board of trustees, however she is considering investing a large amount of capital in the company, which would allow us to finally purchase the island zoo that Horatio keeps asking for."
- "Ms. Lohan already sits on our board of trustees, however she is considering investing a large amount of capital in the company, which would allow us to finally purchase the island zoo that everyone keeps asking about."
- "This is why you're never going to amount to anything in life, Bruno!"
- "The party proceeded to barbecue multiple sausages and prawns on the beach, and consume moderate amounts of beer (300-400 cans)."
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