He has extracted a great many examples from the grammar book. 他从那本文法书中引用了许多例子。
The city was even equipped with a drainage system, for a great many clay pipes were found beneath the narrow streets. 这座城市甚至还铺设过排水系统,因为在窄窄的街道底下发现了许多陶土制的管道。
Helen has a great many friends indeed, but she does not think she has any she can confide in. 海伦固然有许多朋友,可是她认为没有一个是可以谈贴心话的。
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudice. 许多人,当他们正在整理自己的偏见之时,以为是在思考呢。