cardinal
/ˈkɑːdɪnəl/ · /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5712 in the learning path
最重要的；基本的
Definitions
adj. Of central importance to a system, belief, or activity.
最重要的；基本的
n. A senior Catholic official who helps elect the pope.
天主教枢机主教
n. A North American bird whose male has bright red feathers.
北美红雀
Example
Our cardinal rule is to leave nobody behind.
我们的首要原则是不落下任何人。
Protecting patient privacy should remain a cardinal principle when hospitals introduce new digital record systems.
医院引入新的电子病历系统时，保护患者隐私应始终是一项基本原则。
Collocations
- cardinal rule
- cardinal principle
- cardinal error
- cardinal number
Synonyms
- fundamental
- principal
- essential
Antonyms
- minor
- secondary
Usage tip
cardinal number是基数，ordinal number是序数。
FAQ
- What does cardinal mean?
- Of central importance to a system, belief, or activity. A senior Catholic official who helps elect the pope. A North American bird whose male has bright red feathers.
- How is cardinal pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɑːdɪnəl/, US /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
