[] the bulk (of sth)the main part of sth; most of sth主体；大部分◆The cosmetics division accounts for the bulk of group profits.在集团所获得的利润中，化妆品部占了大部分。◆The bulk of the savings will come from stopping all overtime.大部分节余将来自所有加班的取消。(used about goods such as grain, oil or milk) loose; not packed（指粮食、石油或牛奶等）散装的◆Grain is often transported in bulk.粮食经常采用散装运输。●buy/order/sell (sth) in ˈbulkto buy, order or sell sth in large amounts, usually at a reduced price大量，大批（低价购买、订购或出售）◆Companies will buy tickets and hotel rooms in bulk to get a better price.公司将大量订购机票和旅馆房间以便获得较低的价格。