n. the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
n. relative importance
n. 巨大, 重大, 重要, 大小, 数量, 星等(指星的亮度)
[计] 大小; 值
1. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 6.5 on the Richter scale.
这次地震的震中强度在里氏规模上测量为6.5。
2. Scientists are studying the magnitude of climate change and its effects on the environment.
科学家们正在研究气候变化的规模及其对环境的影响。
3. She was surprised by the magnitude of the problem and how many people it affected.
她对这个问题的严重性和它影响了多少人感到惊讶。