Definitions
adj. Most important among several things.
主要的；首要的
adj. Having the highest rank in an organisation or profession.
首席的；最高级别的
n. The person who leads a group or organisation.
首领；负责人
Example
My chief concern is getting everyone home safely.
我最关心的是让大家安全到家。
The chief advantage of public transport is its ability to move large crowds while using less road space.
公共交通的主要优势在于能用较少的道路空间运送大量乘客。
Collocations
- chief concern
- chief executive
- chief reason
- police chief
Word family
- chiefly (adv.)
Synonyms
- main
- principal
Antonyms
- minor
Usage tip
chief可作形容词或名词；副词用chiefly。
FAQ
- What does chief mean?
- Most important among several things. Having the highest rank in an organisation or profession. The person who leads a group or organisation.
- How is chief pronounced?
- UK /tʃiːf/, US /tʃiːf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
