y a large margin 要根据语境翻译了 可以是很大的利润 也可以是 很大的空白
margin
n.[C]
1.边,边沿,边缘
We came to the margin of the wood.
我们来到树林的边缘.
2.页边空白;栏外
He made some notes in the margin.
他在页边空白处做笔记.
3.极限,限度
They were an old couple living on the margin of respectability.
他们是一对老夫妻,过着几乎是不太体面的日子.
4.(时间,花费上保留的)余地,余裕
We allowed a margin of twenty minutes in case the bus was late.
我们预留二十分钟宽裕时间,以防汽车晚点.
5.差数;幅度
He passed the exam by a narrow margin.
他勉强通过考试.
6.利润;赚头
This price will allow a good margin of profit.
这一价格可获厚利.
7.保证金,定金
The reserve board raised margins from 50 to 60 percent.
联邦储备银行董事会将定金从百分之五十提高到百分之六十.