n.[C]

1. （童话中的）巨人
2. （身材超群的）巨人
3. （力量，智力超群的）伟人
   Shakespeare is a literary giant.

   莎士比亚是一位大文豪。

4. 巨物；巨大的动物（或植物）
   That company is a giant in the electronics industry.

   那家公司在电子工业中实力最强。

a.

1. 巨人般的；巨大的[B]
   A giant photograph of the actor hangs in the foyer of the theatre.

   那位演员的巨幅照片挂在剧场的休息室里。

n.

1. an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size.
2. an abnormally tall or large person or thing.
   ▸Astronomy  a star of relatively great size and luminosity.
3. a person of exceptional talent or qualities:
   a giant among sportsmen.

adj.