chiefly的意思

chiefly

英式音标['tʃifli]
美式英标['tʃiːflɪ]

基本解释

adv. 主要地；首先

英文词源

chiefly (adv.): "pre-eminently," mid-14c., from chief + -ly (2). Adjectival meaning "pertaining to a chief" is from 1870 (from -ly (1)).

实用例句

1. His response to attacks on his work was chiefly bewilderment.: 听到别人对自己工作的指责，他的反应主要是困惑。

2. We are chiefly concerned with improving educational standards.: 我们主要关心的是提高教育水平。

3. The houses in my hometown were chiefly composed of wood.: 我家乡的房子过去多由木料制成.

4. My interest in him chiefly centres in his quick mind.: 我对他的兴趣主要在于他思路敏捷.

5. They drew the material of their plays chiefly from myths and legends.: 他们主要从神话传说中提取剧本的素材.

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