Word · Frequency #7032
chiefly
/ˈtʃiːfli/
adverb
主要地
核心释义
for the most part
- 1.
主要地
r. for the most part
用法In use
The conference was chiefly attended by scientists from Asia.
用法提示：副词 chiefly 修饰整个句子，表示“主要地”。
His success was chiefly due to his hard work and dedication.
用法提示：chiefly 作为副词，强调主要原因。
The company's profits come chiefly from its overseas operations.
用法提示：副词 chiefly 说明利润的主要来源。
chiefly + verb
副词置于动词前，修饰动词。
The museum chiefly displays contemporary art.
这家博物馆主要展示当代艺术。
be chiefly + noun/prepositional phrase
be动词后接 chiefly 再补足成分。
The audience was chiefly composed of students.
观众主要由学生组成。
chiefly + prepositional phrase
副词修饰整个介词短语。
The festival takes place chiefly in urban areas.
这个节日主要在城市地区举行。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- chiefly responsible
- 主要负责
- He is chiefly responsible for the project's success.他主要负责项目的成功。
- chiefly concerned
- 主要关心
- The report is chiefly concerned with economic issues.这份报告主要关注经济问题。
- chiefly due to
- 主要由于
- The cancellation was chiefly due to bad weather.取消主要是由于恶劣天气。
- chiefly known for
- 主要因……而闻名
- The city is chiefly known for its historic cathedral.这座城市主要以其历史大教堂而闻名。
- chiefly composed of
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
Chief（首领）加上ly，表示‘主要地’，就像首领是最主要的角色。
语境与语域Context & Register
主要地，常用于正式或中性语境
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于动词前或句首，表示'主要地'。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in -ly are common. 'Briefly' rhymes with 'chiefly' (both /fli/). Others have the same /li/ ending but different preceding consonants. Note: 'family' (/ˈfæməli/) is a lookalike with a schwa sound.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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