( quantities) [, ]an amount or a number of sth数量；数额；数目◆The factory initially produced a small quantity of lamps and these sold quickly.这家工厂一开始生产了少量的灯，这些灯卖得很快。◆Vast quantities of oil were found in northern Alaska.阿拉斯加北部发现了大量石油。◆Materials are cheaper when bought in large quantities.材料大量购买时就比较便宜。◆Can the goods be supplied in sufficient quantity?货物能不能足量供应？⨁huge / massive / vast quantities巨量⨁a large / small quantity大／少量 [] the measurement of sth by saying how much of it there is量；数量◆The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity.这份资料在质量和数量方面都很有限。 [, ]a large amount or number of sth大量；大批；大宗◆We have a quantity of signed prints for sale.我们有大量供出售的签名版画。◆It was the first PC to be manufactured in quantity.这是第一台大量生产的个人电脑。bill of quantities economic order quantity equilibrium quantity