The English pronunciation of amount is/? horse Nt/, American pronunciation is/? horse nt/.
Usage: amount is usually used to indicate the total amount.
Phrase translation:
1. A lot: a lot.
2. A small amount: a small amount
3. Total amount: total amount
4. Full amount: Full amount
5. Amount owed: Amount owed.
6. Maximum amount: Maximum amount
7. Time: within a certain period of time
8. Fixed amount: fixed amount
Meaning explanation: amount is generally used to describe the total amount or size of quantity, and can be used for various quantities, such as the amount of money, material or abstract things.
Detailed explanation of grammar:
1. Quantity itself is a noun, which can be used as subject, object, predicative, complement and so on.
2.amount is often used in passive voice, negative sentences or interrogative sentences.
3.amount can be used with decimals, percentages or indefinite articles, for example, a sum of money.
Examples of specific usage:
1. I have too much work to do this week. )
Only a small number of people attended the event. )
The total amount owed on the bill is 100 USD. The total amount owed on the bill is 100 USD. )
I paid the full amount of the purchase in advance. )
You can withdraw a fixed amount of money from the ATM at one time. )
Bilingual example:
1. How long it will take to complete this project is uncertain. )
The maximum number of players in this game is six. There are six people in this game at most. )
She doesn't want to disclose the amount of money in her savings account. )
The amount of sugar required for this recipe is two cups. )
If the full amount is not paid before the due date, interest will be charged. (If payment is not made in full before the deadline, interest will be charged. )