principally
gb/pɹˈɪnsɪpli/ us/pɹˈɪnsɪpli/
B2
英语
~ 5900
义项
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adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
mainly; for the most part
Used to say that something is true mostly, more than for any other reason or part.
用法模式：
[something] is principally [used/concerned/aimed] for/with [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "principally" with "in principle" or "on principle". "Principally" means "mainly" (e.g., "The class is principally for beginners"), while "in principle" means "generally, in theory" and "on principle" means "because of your beliefs". Learners also sometimes mix up "principally" with "principal" (adjective/noun) and "principle" (noun).
近义词
mainly (Most common and neutral; less formal and more frequent than "principally".)
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chiefly (Very close in meaning; slightly formal and often used like "principally" in writing.)
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primarily (Very similar but often focuses on the main purpose or main reason.)
反义词
partly (Suggests that something is only true in part, not for the largest part or main reason.)
搭配
principally because
|principally due to
|used principally for
|consists principally of
|aimed principally at
|concerned principally with
主题
academic
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The new tax will principally affect high-income households.
- His work is principally concerned with climate policy in developing countries.
- The charity operates principally in rural areas.
- This software is used principally for data analysis rather than for design.
- The delay was principally due to problems with the supplier.
学习者例句
- The club is principally for students who like music.
- The company sells principally to customers in Europe.
- Our costs are principally for rent and salaries.
- This room is principally used for meetings.
- Her research is principally about child health.
语法
词典原形
principally
IPA
GB/pɹˈɪnsɪpli/
US/pɹˈɪnsɪpli/
音节与重音
prin - cip - ally （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (prin)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: principally
- Plural: principallies
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