来自拉丁语 tremere,颤抖，恐惧，词源同 tremble.-end,动名词格，-ous,形容词后缀。引申词 义巨大的，极大的。

1. It all started so promisingly when Speed scored a tremendous first goal.

比赛开始的时候形势大好，斯皮德以一记精彩的进球拔得头筹。

2. He suffered a long series of illnesses with tremendous dignity and fortitude.

他凭借超乎常人的保持生命尊严的信念和顽强意志力忍受着各种病痛的折磨。

3. He brought a tremendous infusion of hope to the people.

他给人们带来巨大希望。

4. His generous offer was a tremendous tonic for our morale.

他的慷慨相助对我们的士气是种极大的激励。

5. My selection for the team has given me a tremendous lift.

入选该队给了我极大的鼓舞。