enormity
n
1 [U] great wickedness 极恶; 凶恶
The enormity of the crime has shocked even experienced policemen. 这件罪行极端凶残, 连经历丰富的警察都感震惊.
2 [C, usu pl 通常作复数]
(fml 文) serious crime 严重罪行
Such enormities would not be tolerated today. 这种严重罪行今日是不能容忍的.
3 [U] (infml 口) immense size; enormousness 巨大; 极大
the enormity of the task of feeding all the famine victims 为全部饥民提供粮食的巨大任务.