greater是什么意思？

The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old.

Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed

The advantages, not surprisingly, were greater for African Americans, who are more likely to develop high blood pressure than other ethnic groups, and for the elderly, since blood vessels stiffen with age, which can lead to higher blood pressure.