中国人最易误解的表达第16期:世界是极大的

Is there a world of difference between Kenneth and Louie?
　　
（误译）肯尼斯和路易是生活在不同的世界吗？
（正译）肯尼斯和路易之间有极大的不同吗？

a world of 很多；极大的

Ours is a world of suffering.
这是一个受难的世界。

This is also a world of huge current account surpluses and deficits.
这也是一个巨额经常账户盈余和赤字并存的世界。

You know one has always a world of little odd things to do after one has been away for any time.
你知道，一个人任何一次离开家再回来，总有许多零碎的鸡毛蒜皮小事要做。

1. a great many

People remember Lincoln for a great many things.
人们因为无数的事情怀念林肯。

Yet a great many processes depending on such research.
然而，依赖这种研究的很多工艺程序。

2. plenty of

Still, they have plenty of other weapons.
他们还有很多其他的武器。

There are also plenty of people going on picnic.
这中间，也有许多人是到郊外旅行的。

3. a number of

Cracks arising from a number of causes.
由于多种原因所造成的裂缝。

A number of them had hoped for cash bonuses instead.
相反，其中很多人曾希望能获得现金奖金。

4. a good deal of

He dined with a good deal of appetite .
他用了晚餐，胃口还很好。

They have a good deal of dope on this subject.
他们有许多关于这方面的内幕消息。

5. a lot of

This type of shore bears a lot of weight.
这种类型的支撑可以承受很大重量。

There has been a lot of talk about peace.
现在人们谈论最多的则是和平话题。