摘要：“Roomy”源自中古英语“room”，意为“空间、地方”。在中古英语中，“room”一词的含义逐渐演变为形容词“roomy”，用来描述某物具有充足的空间，能够提供舒适和自由的活动范围。

roomy

英 ['ruːmi] 美 ['ruːmi]

adj.广阔的；宽敞的

“Roomy”源自中古英语“room”，意为“空间、地方”。在中古英语中，“room”一词的含义逐渐演变为形容词“roomy”，用来描述某物具有充足的空间，能够提供舒适和自由的活动范围。

◉外刊例句

① 《经济学人》, 2023-10-15

The new office design features roomy workspaces that encourage collaboration.

新的办公室设计采用了宽敞的工作空间，鼓励协作。

② 《纽约时报》, 2023-11-02

The roomy cabin of the SUV offers plenty of legroom for passengers.

这款SUV的宽敞车厢为乘客提供了充足的腿部空间。

◉经典名著

《傲慢与偏见》（Pride and Prejudice）, Jane Austen, 1813

Elizabeth found the roomy parlor at Pemberley both charming and comfortable.

伊丽莎白发现彭伯利庄园的宽敞客厅既迷人又舒适。

《1984》（Nineteen Eighty-Four）, George Orwell, 1949

Winston longed for a roomy apartment where he could live without constant surveillance.

温斯顿渴望有一间宽敞的公寓，在那里他可以不受监视地生活。

◉Usage Examples

(1) The room was as roomy as a barn.

(2) She lived in a roomy house.

(1) 那间屋子象一个仓房一样广阔。

(2) 她住在一间宽敞的房子里。

1. [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]宽敞的；空间大的 If you describe a place as roomy, you mean that you like it because it is large inside and you can move around freely and comfortably. [approval]

The car is roomy and a good choice for anyone who needs to carry equipment.

这种车非常宽敞，对于需要携带装备的人来说是不错的选择。

2. [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](衣服)宽松的 If you describe a piece of clothing as roomy, you mean that you like it because it is large and fits loosely. [approval]

...roomy jackets.

宽松的夹克

来源：学无用的英语