greater , greatest
You use great to describe something that is very large. Great is more formal than big.
The room had a great bay window.
这个房间有个巨大的飘窗。
Great means large in amount or degree.
Benjamin Britten did not live to a great age.
本杰明•布里滕没有活到很大岁数。
You use great to describe something that is important, famous, or exciting.
the great cultural achievements of the past.
昔日辉煌的文化成就。
You can describe someone who is successful and famous for their actions, knowledge, or skill as great.
He has the potential to be a great player.
他有潜力成为一位杰出的演员。
If you describe someone or something as great, you approve of them or admire them.
Arturo has this great place in Cozumel.
阿图罗在科苏梅尔有一个很不错的住所。
They're a great bunch of guys.
他们是一群很棒的小伙子。
If you feel great, you feel very healthy, energetic, and enthusiastic.
I feel just great.
我感觉好极了。
You use great in order to emphasize the size or degree of a characteristic or quality.
a great big Italian wedding.
一场盛大的意大利式婚礼。
You say great in order to emphasize that you are pleased or enthusiastic about something.
Oh great! That'll be good for Fred.
噢,太棒了!那对弗雷德将会很有利。
greats
The greats in a particular subject or field of activity are the people who have been most successful or famous in it.
all the greats of Hollywood.
所有好莱坞名人。