c. 1400, from Middle French massif "bulky, solid," from Old French masse "lump" (see mass (n.1)). Related: Massively; massiveness. U.S. Cold War strategy of massive retaliation was introduced by J.F. Dulles in early 1954.
权威例句
1. Combined with other compounds, they created a massive dynamite-type bomb.
将其与其他化合物结合,就制造出杀伤力极强的硝酸甘油炸弹。
2. We needed to reskill our workforce to cope with massive technological change.
我们得让工人学习新技能,以应对巨大的技术变革。
3. Frank had been struck down by a massive heart attack.
弗兰克的身体已经被一场严重的心脏病拖垮了。
4. European farmers are planning a massive demonstration against farm subsidy cuts.
欧洲农场主正策划一场抗议削减农场补贴的大规模示威游行。
5. US forces are poised for a massive air, land and sea assault.