quantity
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/ us/ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/
B1 （尤指可测量或确定的）量，数量，分量
the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured
Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession. 警方发现他携带大／少量毒品。
We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night. 那天晚上我们大吃大喝了一通。
The (sheer) quantity (= large amount) of equipment needed for the trip is staggering. 这次旅行所需的装备之多令人惊愕。
They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large quantities and cheaply. 目前他们正在研究大批量廉价生产这种疫苗的方法。
This recipe is only for four, so I usually double the quantity if I'm cooking for my family. 这一菜谱的量只够4个人吃，所以我在为全家人烧菜时通常会做双倍的量。
It's quality not quantity that really counts. 真正重要的是质量而非数量。
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- This quantity of lasagne will feed six people.
- Forensic examination revealed a large quantity of poison in the dead man's stomach.
- He consumes vast quantities of chips with every meal.
- The quantities given in the recipe should be enough for four servings.
- Erupting volcanoes discharge massive quantities of dust into the stratosphere.