major
/ˈmeɪdʒə/ · /ˈmeɪdʒər/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #1979 in the learning path
主要的；重大的
Definitions
adj. very important, large, or serious
主要的；重大的
n. a main university subject, or a student studying that subject
主修专业；该专业学生
v. to study a particular subject as your main university subject
主修
Example
The storm caused major damage to our roof.
暴风雨严重损坏了我们的屋顶。
Access to affordable childcare remains a major concern for parents who wish to return to work.
对于希望重返职场的父母而言，能否获得负担得起的托育服务仍是一个主要顾虑。
Collocations
- major problem
- major role
- major in biology
- major breakthrough
Word family
- majority (n.)
Synonyms
- significant
- important
Antonyms
- minor
Usage tip
动词主修用major in；主要用于美式英语。
FAQ
- What does major mean?
- very important, large, or serious a main university subject, or a student studying that subject to study a particular subject as your main university subject
- How is major pronounced?
- UK /ˈmeɪdʒə/, US /ˈmeɪdʒər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
