at large 是一个习惯短语,它的含义为:

1、在逃, 逍遥法外The escaped prisoner is still at large.那个逃犯仍逍遥法外。

2、一般说来, 随便地The people at large want peace.总的来说人民是渴望和平的。They wandered at large over the country side.他们在乡间随便地漫游。

3、详细地She talked at large about her plans.她详细地谈了她的打算。 a puma at large 属于第(1)种用法,翻译出来,就是“逃循的美洲狮”。