amount1/əˋmaUnt; əˈmaʊnt/n [C] how much of something there is 数量﹐数额: +of I was surprised at the amount of work I had to do. 我很奇怪我怎么要做这么多工作。They spent a considerable amount (=a lot) of time on the project. 他们在这个项目上花了大量时间。Please pay the full amount (=all the money you owe) by the end of the month. 请在月底前付清全额。There's a certain amount of risk (=some risk) with any investment. 任何投资都有一定风险。
amount2v amount to sthphr v 1 to have the same meaning or effect as something, without being exactly that thing 相当于﹐等于是: What he said amounted to an apology. 他说的话等于是道歉了。2 to add up to a particular total 总计﹐合计: Jenny's debts amount to $1000. 珍妮的债款一共是 1000 美元。