con‧sid‧er‧a‧ble S3 W1 AC / kənsɪd ə rəb ə l / 形容词

fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important → inconsiderable

considerable amount/number etc of something

We’ve saved a considerable amount of money.

Michael has already spent considerable time in Barcelona.

issues of considerable importance

The series has aroused considerable interest.

THESAURUS

big : a big city | a big guy | a big mistake | Lack of funding is the biggest problem. | Getting a car has made a big difference to my life.

large a slightly more formal word than big , used to describe objects and amounts : a large bowl | Large areas of the forest have been destroyed. | The museum attracts a large number of visitors.

major [仅用于名词前] big and important : Pollution is a major problem. | There has been a major change in government policy.

considerable/substantial quite big – used especially about amounts : They have spent a considerable amount of money on the project. | A substantial amount of heat is lost through the windows. | He had a considerable influence on young musicians.