primarily
/praɪˈmerəli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5205 in the learning path
主要地；首要地
Definitions
adv. Mainly, or more than anything else
主要地；首要地
Example
I use my tablet primarily for reading books.
我的平板电脑主要用来看书。
Public transport policies should focus primarily on improving reliability rather than simply reducing ticket prices.
公共交通政策应主要着眼于提高可靠性，而非仅仅降低票价。
Collocations
- primarily responsible for
- primarily concerned with
- primarily due to
Word family
- primary (adj.)
Synonyms
- mainly
- chiefly
- principally
Usage tip
通常表示“主要”，不是表示先后顺序的“首先”。
FAQ
- What does primarily mean?
- Mainly, or more than anything else
- How is primarily pronounced?
- UK /praɪˈmerəli/, US /praɪˈmerəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
