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main

main

Meaning of main

English

most important or primary

中文

最重要的;居首位的

main

Pronunciation

British English
/meɪn/
American English
/meɪn/

main with Chinese translation

main usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

The main problem is not having enough money.

主要的问题是钱不够。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

The main reason is a lack of time.

主要的原因是没有时间。

main synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between main, chief, primary, key, major, principal, and central

C
🇬🇧English
chief

Main; a bit more formal, often about a reason or a person.

often

ENLack of sleep was the chief cause of the accident.

primary
🇬🇧English

Main, first in importance; more formal than main.

often

ENOur primary goal is to keep customers happy.

K
🇬🇧English
key

Very important; not necessarily the only main one.

very often

ENTrust is a key part of any friendship.

M
🇬🇧English
major

Large or important; not necessarily the most important.

very often

ENTraffic is a major problem in this city.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
principal

Formal word for main or most important.

rare word

ENThe principal reason for the delay was bad weather.

C
🇬🇧English
central

Most important, at the centre: a central idea.

often

ENFamily is a central theme of the film.

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main meaning: what does it mean?

most important or primary

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主要的问题是钱不够。 Translation: The main problem is not having enough money.

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