a great number of

• 许多，大量（后接可数名词复数形式）

a great number of的用法和样例：

例句

1. A great number of houses have sprung up everywhere.
   到处都新建了许多屋宇。
2. A great number of families lived in this village.
   这个屯落里有许多人家。
3. He has a great number of English idioms at command.
   他掌握了大量的英语成语。
4. There have been a great number of accidents lately.
   最近事故极多。