chiefly
gb/t͡ʃˈifli/ us/t͡ʃˈifli/
B2
英语
~ 2100
义项
0 个义项
adverb
B2
relation
1
mainly; for the most part
Used to say that something happens or is true more than anything else.
用法模式：
chiefly [verb/phrase]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'chiefly' with 'chief', using the latter as an adverb, which is incorrect.
近义词
mainly (Very close in meaning, often interchangeable in everyday contexts.)
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primarily (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
反义词
partly (Indicates only a small or incomplete degree rather than the main part.)
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rarely (Opposite in frequency; suggests something happens infrequently rather than most of the time.)
搭配
chiefly responsible
|chiefly concerned
|chiefly used
|chiefly composed of
主题
communication
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The committee is chiefly concerned with public safety.
- Tourism is chiefly important to the region's economy.
- The book is aimed chiefly at young readers.
- Her work consists chiefly of landscape paintings.
学习者例句
- This website is chiefly for students.
- He is chiefly interested in art.
- The city’s income comes chiefly from tourism.
- The show is chiefly about cooking.
语法
词典原形
chiefly
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈifli/
US/t͡ʃˈifli/
音节与重音
chiefly （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (chiefly)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: chiefly
- Plural: chieflies
词族
相关表达
chiefly because
1/t͡ʃˈifli bɪkˈʌz/
fixed phrase
mainly for a particular reason
Used to show that something happens mostly for one reason.
例句
- I moved here chiefly because of the job opportunities.
- She chose the course chiefly because it was recommended by her mentor.
chiefly responsible for
1/t͡ʃˈifli ɹispˈɑnsɪbəl fɚ/
fixed phrase
mainly in charge of something
Used to say someone has most of the responsibility for something.
例句
- He is chiefly responsible for managing the budget.
- The manager is chiefly responsible for hiring new staff.