We have a large number/plenty of/many/a good many books in our school library.

Many a peasant there has lived a rich life since the village was developed as an attraction.

The new law met with a good deal of opposition at local level.

Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals.

The new tax caused a huge amount of public anger.

Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession.

We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night.

相关高考试题

We always keep ________ spare paper, in case we ran out. （2006浙江）

A. too much B. a number of C. plenty of D. a good many

答案：C 2. suggest (31)

suggest (MENTION)

vt.1. to mention an idea, possible plan or action for other people to consider:

e.g.: They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant near the station.

FORMAL Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?

[+ (that)] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.

Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.

[+ ing form of verb] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.

He suggested our starting off earlier/that we should start off earlier.

[+ question word] Can you suggest where I might find a chemist's?

suggestion

n. [C or U]

e.g.: I don't know what to wear tonight - have you got any suggestions?

She made some very helpful suggestions but her boss rejected them all.

[+ that] They didn't like my suggestion that we should all share the cost.

I have a few favourite restaurants that I tend to go back to, but I'm always open to new suggestions (= willing to try new ones that people suggest).

I went to the Park Street dentist's at Ann's suggestion (= as a result of Ann suggesting it) and I