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totality

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++to·tal·i·ty /təʊˈtæləti $ toʊ-/ noun [uncountable] formal  1 COMPLETEthe whole of something 整体,全部in something’s totality It’s essential that we look at the problem in its totality. 最重要的是,我们应整体看待这个问题。2. TOTALa total amount 总数,总额
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totalityAs a result, every era is considered as a totality embracing everything.That brought some meaning and totality to the law pursuits.The continuous employment of proper symbols frees man to participate actively and fully in the dynamic totality of creation.These differentiated histories form a specific historical totality, for each history operates within the general totality of the mode of production.The divine unity contains infinite diversity within itself, harmonised and integrated into one all-including totality.Discourse, indeed, might be defined as the totality of all these elements interacting.While this approach is problematical, his emphasis on the totality remains important.Cranston's political career should be judged on the totality of his accomplishments.
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totality
totality /təʊˈtæləti, təʊˈtælɪti $ toʊ-/ noun [uncountable] formal
1. the whole of something
    in sth’s totality
    It’s essential that we look at the problem in its totality.
2. a total amount


to·tal·ityBrE /təʊˈtæləti/ 🔊NAmE /toʊˈtæləti/ 🔊 noun [countable, uncountable] (formal) the state of being complete or whole; the whole number or amount 全体;全部;整个;总数;总额The seriousness of the situation is difficult to appreciate in its totality. 很难从全局上理解局势的严重性。🔊🔊