think a great deal of 是不是相当于think highly of

think a lot of someone or something
think a great deal of someone or something;
think highly of someone or something;
think much of someone or something
意思都是
to think well of someone or something. (看重,重视)
举例
The teacher thinks a lot of Mary and her talents.
No one really thinks a great deal of the new policies.
I think highly of John.
The manager doesn't think much of John and says so to everyone.

不是 前面是考虑过多
后面意思 对...评价高

是

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