mostly

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mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ adverb

mostly

/ˈmoʊstli/

adverb

Learner's definition of MOSTLY

— used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition大部分；通常；多半

He gets around mostly [=mainly, chiefly] by car. [=he usually uses a car to get around]他出行主要靠开车。
“What did you do this weekend?” “I worked in the yard, mostly.” [=I spent most of my time working in the yard]“这个周末你干什么了？”“我大部分时间是在院子里干活。”
I concentrated mostly [=mainly] on getting good grades when I was in college.上大学时，我把主要精力都用在取得好成绩上。

: almost all or almost completely几乎全部；几乎所有

The story was mostly accurate. [=most of the story was accurate]这个报道基本上是准确的。
The people at the concert were mostly older people. [=most of the people were older people]这场音乐会的听众几乎全部是老年人。