It took a great deal of time.
這費了很多時間。
There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform.
年輕人被大力要求守規矩。
She found herself on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism.
她發現自己遭到眾多的批評。
The relationship caused her a great deal of heartache.
這段戀情使她非常傷心。
The incident caused a great deal of political mischief.
這一事件造成了嚴重的政治危害。