substantial: adj.1.实质的,真正的;【哲学】实在的,实体的,本体的,本质的。2.有财产的,有资产的;有真价的,有信用的,可靠的。3.富裕的;有实力的。4.有内容的,充实的;有价值的;质地好的,坚固的,坚牢的,结实的。5.相当的,多额的,很多的;紧要的。6.大体上的,事实上的(一致、成功等)。短语和例子a substantial hope 可靠的希望。 a substantial f
Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall , so far as possible , take early and substantial action to keep well clear 须给他船让路的船舶,应尽可能及早采取大幅度的行动,宽裕地让清他船。