mainly
/ˈmeɪnli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2461 in the learning path
主要地；大多
Definitions
adv. mostly, or more than anything else
主要地；大多
Example
This little shop mainly sells fresh bread and cakes.
这家小店主要卖新鲜面包和蛋糕。
Many rural communities depend mainly on agriculture, making them particularly vulnerable to changes in weather patterns.
许多农村社区主要依赖农业，因此尤其容易受到天气模式变化的影响。
Collocations
- mainly because
- mainly due to
- consist mainly of
- depend mainly on
Word family
- main (adj.)
Synonyms
- primarily
- chiefly
- mostly
Usage tip
表示“主要而非全部”；常放在实义动词前。
FAQ
- What does mainly mean?
- mostly, or more than anything else
- How is mainly pronounced?
- UK /ˈmeɪnli/, US /ˈmeɪnli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
