短语"great/large/big and small"的核心语义为"涵盖所有群体或事物，无论地位高低、规模大小、身份贵贱"，强调普遍性、全面性与包容性。
例如：
All citizens, great and small, must abide by the law.
所有公民，无论贵贱，都必须遵守法律。
Leaders, great and small, gathered to discuss global security.
各国领导人，无论大小，齐聚一堂共商全球安全。
In history, revolutions are driven by ideas, great and small.
历史上，革命由大大小小的思想推动。
Businesses, great and small, face challenges in the recession.
企业无论大小，在经济衰退中均面临挑战。
Trade agreements benefit economies great and small.
贸易协议对不同经济体具普惠性。（2023新高考I）
The treaty benefits nations, great and small, in the region.
该条约惠及地区内大小国家。
Artists, great and small, contribute to cultural heritage.
艺术家无论成就高低，均为文化遗产贡献力量。
Love can bridge hearts great and small.
爱情能跨越地位悬殊的心灵。
In matters of the heart, great and small differences matter.
在感情中，无论大小差异都至关重要。
Romantic gestures, great and small, strengthen relationships.
浪漫举动无论大小，均能巩固感情。
Partners, great and small, must compromise in marriage.
伴侣无论主导权如何，在婚姻中都需妥协。
Schools should cater to students, great and small, in learning needs.
学校应满足不同层次的学生的学习需求。
Soldiers, great and small, follow orders without question.
士兵无论军衔高低，必须无条件服从命令。
In this valley, every life, great and small, has its purpose. 《万物生灵》
在这片山谷，每个生命无论大小，都有其存在意义。
2025年浙江高考英语作文题
题目：Write a recommendation for a campus activity, using "great and small" to describe participant diversity.
范文片段：
Our cultural festival welcomes students great and small, from freshmen to seniors.
我们的文化节欢迎从新生到毕业生的全体学生参与。
解析：通过短语体现活动的包容性。
