substantial

adj.

1. 坚固的; 结实的
   • Those workers have built many substantial buildings in the recent years.
     近几年那些工人建造了许多坚固的建筑。
   • The walls were substantial and did not fall.
     墙很坚固, 没有倒塌。
2. 大量的, 可观的
   • The country bought a substantial number of weapons.
     这个国家购买了大量武器。
3. 重大的, 重要的
   • They made substantial changes to the arrangements.
     他们在安排上作了重大变动。
   • The matter is substantial.
     这件事很重要。
4. 实质的, 基本的, 大体上的
   • The two stories were in substantial agreement.
     这两则故事大体上一致。