majority
/məˈdʒɒrəti/ · /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5237 in the learning path
大多数；过半数
Definitions
n. the larger part of a group, exceeding half its members
大多数；过半数
n. the extra votes by which one candidate or side wins
超出对方的票数
Example
The majority of our neighbours have dogs or cats.
我们的邻居大多数都养狗或猫。
The majority of respondents supported greater investment in public transport rather than the construction of new roads.
大多数受访者支持增加公共交通投资，而非修建新道路。
Collocations
- the vast majority of
- a clear majority
- win a majority
Word family
- major (adj.)
Synonyms
- most
Antonyms
- minority
Usage tip
the majority of接复数名词时，谓语通常用复数。
FAQ
- What does majority mean?
- the larger part of a group, exceeding half its members the extra votes by which one candidate or side wins
- How is majority pronounced?
- UK /məˈdʒɒrəti/, US /məˈdʒɔːrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
