main

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¹ main /ˈmeɪn/ adjective

¹ main

/ˈmeɪn/

adjective

Learner's definition of MAIN

always used before a noun

: most important : chief, principal主要的；首要的；最重要的

— mainly

adverb

The reviews have been mainly [=mostly] positive.评论大部分都是正面的。
a plant found mainly [=chiefly] in coastal regions一种主要分布在沿海地区的植物
I don't like the plan, mainly because I think it's too expensive.我不喜欢这个计划，主要是因为我觉得它费用太高。
The problems have been mainly minor ones. [=most of the problems have been minor ones]这些问题大多是小问题。
They depend mainly on/upon fish for food.他们主要以鱼为食。

² main /ˈmeɪn/ noun

plural mains

² main

/ˈmeɪn/

noun

plural mains

Learner's definition of MAIN

[count] : the largest pipe in a system of connected pipes主管道；总管道

the mains British

a : the system of pipes or wires for electricity, gas, or water（电、气、水的）供应系统

— often used as mains before another noun常以mains用于另一名词前

b : the place where electricity, gas, or water enters a building or room（电、气、水的）总闸；电（或气、水）源

: in general — used to say that a statement is true in most cases or at most times（用于说明某一陈述在大多数情况下或大多数时候是真实的）总体上，基本上

The workers are in the main very capable. [=most of the workers are very capable]工人们总体来说都很能干。
The weather has in the main been quite good. [=has been quite good most of the time]天气总体来说很不错。