It took a great deal of time.
这费了很多时间。
There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform.
年轻人被大力要求守规矩。
She found herself on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism.
她发现自己遭到众多的批评。
The relationship caused her a great deal of heartache.
这段恋情使她非常伤心。
The incident caused a great deal of political mischief.
这一事件造成了严重的政治危害。