1610s, "pertaining to giants," from Latin gigant- stem of gigas "giant" (see giant) + -ic. Replaced earlier gigantine (c. 1600), gigantical (c. 1600), giantlike (1570s). The Latin adjective was giganteus. Of material or immaterial things, actions, etc., "of extraordinary sine or proportions," by 1797.
雙語例句
1. The gigantic natural harbour of Poole is a haven for boats.
巨型天然港普爾港是船只的避風港。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He has a gigantic appetite and eats gigantic meals.
他有很大的食量,能吃很多的食物.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. The earth may be thought of as a gigantic magnet.
整個地球可以想像為一塊碩大無朋的磁石.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
4. They made a gigantic [ huge ; mammoth ] demonstration against the government.
他們舉行了一次 聲勢浩大 的反政府示威.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
5. He has a gigantic appetite and eats gigantic meal.