quantum

n. 分配量,额,量

Liability was admitted by the defendant, but the case went to trial because they could not agree the quantum of damages.

被告承认有责任，但案子还是拿到法庭审判，因为双方当事人不能就损害赔偿金金额达成协议。

This discovery marks a quantum leap forward in the fight against cancer.

这一发现标志著治疗癌症的 一大突破.