Before plural countable nouns: a large, indefinite number.

• In as many, so many, this many: indicates, compares, or demonstrates quantity.

用于可数名词复数前：数量多但不确定。

• 用于“这么多、那么多、一样多”等结构：指示、比较或说明数量。

A large, indefinite number of people or things.

许多人或事物；数量多但不确定。

The masses; the general public; the common people.

• A considerable number.

大众；多数人；普通民众。

• 相当多的数量。

Numerous; existing in large numbers.

众多的；数量很多的。